New Delhi: On Sunday, Satadru Dutta, organizer of Leon Messi's 'G.O.A.T India Tour 2025', was produced in the Bidhannagar court. Without the hearing, the magistrate sent him to police custody for 14 days. The magistrate said that considering the seriousness of the case, it is necessary to requite time to the police for interrogation. During interrogation, Dutta denied taking responsibility for the unconnectedness in the stadium. According to the police, he moreover said that the ticket money would be refunded to the spectators who were disappointed. However, the police have termed this warranty as a matter of investigation.
How was Satadru Dutta arrested?
Kolkata Police took Satadru Dutta into custody a few hours without the incident. According to police sources, Dutta was preparing to leave for Kolkata withal with Lionel Messi and other members of Inter Miami pursuit the unconnectedness at the Salt Lake Stadium. He reached Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport and moreover topside the plane.
What happened at the airport that surprised everyone?
Police officials said that as soon as senior police officials got information well-nigh this, instructions were immediately given that the organizer should not be unliable to leave the city. Without this the plane was stopped and Satadru Dutta was brought down. According to eyewitnesses, he was kept in a police vehicle on the airport runway while a visualization on remoter whoopee was stuff taken.
What happened at Salt Lake Stadium that worsened the situation?
There was unconnectedness at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday when thousands of spectators could not plane get a glimpse of their favorite player during Lionel Messi's program. The fans who had brought expensive tickets were hoping that they would be worldly-wise to see Messi closely on the field, but due to poor arrangements the program had to be ended midway. The frustration grew so much that at some places banners were torn and unconnectedness tapped out.
Who had the responsibility of organizing the event?
This unshortened event was organized under ‘G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025,’ the promoter and organizer of which was Satadru Dutta. The program was promoted as “A Satadru Dutta Initiative.” According to the police, serious lapses in prod tenancy and security arrangements came to light during the event, due to which the situation went out of hand.
What will happen next now?
Police said that the documents related to the unshortened event, security arrangements, ticket sales, and prod management process are stuff investigated. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi and his team have left for Kolkata for remoter tour, while the process of deciding the questions and responsibilities related to the event is still going on.
Kolkata, West Bengal | The Bidhannagar magistrate has sent the promoter and organiser of star footballer Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, to 14 days of police custody.
— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2025
