According to the Chief Secretary, the probe panel, acting on a preliminary enquiry report dated December 15, sought explanations from the DGP and the Bidhannagar CP within 24 hours on why large-scale mismanagement occurred.

Yuva Bharati Stadium has an estimated capacity of 60,000–65,000. Based on official ticket sales, police had prepared for a crowd of around 35,000. Instead, the stadium was packed to the brim. Investigators now believe this unregulated crowd surge was the trigger for the disorder that followed.

Aroop Biswas, West Bengal's Sports Minister, resigns after chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during Messi India tour., India News, Times Now

In a Facebook post, TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh shared an image which he described as a copy of the resignation letter, seeking to be relieved from the state minister’s post.

Former footballers gave their opinion about the mess that was created at Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour on Saturday (December 13)

An inquiry committee investigating vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's visit has recommended a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. The preliminary report highlighted violations of standard operating procedures,

Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly faced massive trolling for her photos with football legend Lionel Messi during his GOAT India Tour 2025 at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, after the event turned chaotic.

Sunil Gavaskar pinned the blame for Kolkata Chaos on Lionel Messi after his premature exit from the Salt Lake Stadium led to massive outrage and vandalism by fans.