"I am only walking this side and that side. What is happening?", Messi on Saltlake stadium chaos : Reports

Lionel Messi's much-awaited return to Kolkata after 14 years started with huge excitement but quickly turned into disappointment for more than thousands of fans yesterday at Saltlake Stadium. The Argentine football legend arrived at the Salt Lake Stadium around 11:35 AM for kickstarting his GOAT Tour event, greeted by loud cheers. Dressed in a simple black t-shirt and trousers, Messi looked happy at first while meeting the players. However, things went wrong soon as a large crowd, including many VIPs and officials, surrounded him tightly, blocking views for paying fans in the stands. This led to a big security lapse, and Messi was rushed out after staying only about 23 minutes.

As per reports, Messi seemed confused and asked his team, "Since I came inside, I am only walking this side and that side. What is happening?". Instead, the poor planning caused frustration, with fans throwing objects and damaging seats. While Lionel Messi, Suarez and De Paul sat in the car, members of Team Messi were firm in their decision to not continue with the event. Event organiser Satadru Dutta, sports minister Aroop Biswas and West Bengal police DGP Rajeev Kumar were seen trying to convince Team Messi, but it doesn't led to fruitful results.

Reportedly, things took a turn when Messi leave stadium early amid heavy security. Many fans could not get a clear view of the World Cup winner, leading to growing frustration. The crowd was very overwhelming and the players had barely any room to walk. Messi completed only a half-lap in the stadium before being quickly escorted out through a side door or tunnel. Soon after that, chaos broke out in the stands. This sudden exit disappointed the eager crowd, fans started booing loudly, expressing anger over poor management and the brief glimpse of Messi. Raging fans further uprooted stadium seats, plastic water bottles and packages were thrown onto the field and toward police and officials. The spectators went on a rampage on the field.

Jawed Shamim ADG Law & Order confirms that Lionel Messi's Kolkata event organizer Satadru Dutta has been arrested and Bengal police registers FIR against him and all those whose neglience in the event leads to immense chaos in the stadium. Legal arrangements have started, probe underway. Bengal Police DG Rajeev Kumar says "The main organizer Satadru Dutta has been taken into custody. Legal action and steps will be taken if the ticket money is not refunded to the spectators."

According to Bengal DGP, the money should be refunded to the viewers. Mukesh Kumar, CP Bidhannagar confirms of no reports of any audiences being injured yet but 4 police officers have been injured. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee earlier opened up about the shameful incident. She has apologized to Lionel Messi and to the audience as well. Mamata criticized the event organizers. An investigation committee has been formed on the instructions of CM Mamata. Retired Justice Asim Kumar Roy heads the SIT team. The Chief Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home and Hill Affairs Department are appointed as members.