Messi Event Chaos: Organizer Sutradhar Dutta Granted Bail After 37 Days

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News18•19-01-2026, 20:53
Messi Event Chaos: Organizer Sutradhar Dutta Granted Bail After 37 Days
- •Sutradhar Dutta, the main organizer of the chaotic Messi event, was granted bail on a personal bond of 10,000 rupees by Bidhannagar Court.
- •He was arrested from the airport on the day of the incident and spent 37 days in custody, initially police custody then judicial custody.
- •The event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan saw extreme chaos, leading Messi, Suarez, and others to leave the field prematurely.
- •Allegations of financial irregularities and nepotism arose, and Sports Minister Arup Biswas lost his ministry over the incident.
- •Police reported 35,000 tickets sold for 19 crore rupees; Messi left after 20 minutes due to being touched by spectators.
Why It Matters: Organizer Sutradhar Dutta received bail after 37 days following the chaotic Messi event in Kolkata.
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