Messi Kolkata event chaos: Court extends police custody of chief organiser till January 9
Allegations of corruption and mismanagement warranting police custody raise concerns about abuse of power.
Satadru Dutta, the chief organizer of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, was extended police custody until January 9th after a court hearing. Dutta faces multiple charges including mismanagement, contract violations, and alleged corruption amounting to Rs 23 crore. The prosecution argued that his influence warrants denial of bail due to the need for further investigation into financial transactions and pre-planned arrangements. The incident resulted in widespread violence and disorder at the stadium after Messi's brief appearance left many fans frustrated.
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A court extended the police custody of Satadru Dutta, the chief organizer of Lionel Messi's Kolkata event, until January 9th.
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