The controversy surrounding the much-discussed “Messi GOAT Tour” in Kolkata has taken a dramatic new turn. Sports promoter Shatadru Dutta has announced his decision to file a First Information Report (FIR) against former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, his wife Jui Biswas, former Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar, and several senior bureaucrats.
Dutta, one of the key figures behind the high-profile event featuring Argentine football legend Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium, has alleged gross misuse of power, major security violations, and administrative negligence during the programme. He further claimed that he was later made a “scapegoat” in the aftermath of the chaos.
According to Dutta, the security breach took place when unauthorized individuals allegedly entered the ground and approached Messi despite strict security arrangements being in place. He accused influential political figures of bypassing protocol and disrupting the event’s security framework.
Dutta specifically alleged that Jui Biswas entered the restricted area without official permission in order to take photographs with the football icon. He also claimed that Aroop Biswas used his political influence to move into Messi’s close security perimeter. According to Dutta, these actions directly compromised the safety arrangements around the global football superstar.
The sports promoter now intends to lodge an FIR at Bidhannagar Police Station. The complaint will reportedly name Aroop Biswas, Jui Biswas, Rajeev Kumar, and several senior officials. Dutta has alleged that there was intentional negligence in managing the security of the international event. He believes the mishandling led to the complete breakdown of crowd control and protocol inside the stadium.
Dutta, an entrepreneur from Konnagar, also revealed that he had remained silent for a long period due to alleged threats and intimidation. According to him, he was warned against speaking publicly about the incident and feared consequences for his family if he challenged powerful political figures.
Following the controversy at Salt Lake Stadium, Dutta was arrested and spent 38 days in jail. He now claims that he was falsely implicated in the case in order to protect politically influential individuals and senior bureaucrats from accountability.
Despite the legal turmoil, Dutta asserted that his professional reputation and public image remain intact. He has now decided to pursue legal action aggressively. Alongside the criminal complaint, he has also confirmed plans to file a ₹100 crore defamation suit against Aroop Biswas. The lawsuit, according to Dutta, is being pursued for alleged harassment, mental trauma, reputational damage, and wrongful imprisonment.
With serious allegations now being levelled against senior political and administrative figures, the Messi GOAT Tour controversy appears set to trigger a major legal and political confrontation in West Bengal.
