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FIR Filed Against Former West Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas in Messi Event Controversy
‘I was made a scapegoat’: Satadru Dutta after FIR against former minister Aroop Biswas in Messi Kolkata event case
The Indian Express
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An FIR has been filed against Aroop Biswas, former West Bengal Sports Minister, following allegations of extortion and misconduct during the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. Chief organiser Satadru Dutta claims he was threatened and coerced into providing over 22,000 complimentary tickets, which were allegedly sold on the black market.
- 01Aroop Biswas has been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating, criminal conspiracy, and extortion.
- 02Satadru Dutta alleges that he was made a scapegoat to protect influential political figures and that he faced threats from Biswas.
- 03Dutta claims that the event's security protocols were severely compromised, endangering Messi's safety.
- 04The complaint states that 22,000 tickets were coerced from the organisers and sold illegally.
- 05Dutta has organized events featuring various sports legends over 15 years and highlighted the political pressures in West Bengal.
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The Bidhannagar police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Aroop Biswas, the former West Bengal Sports Minister, following a complaint by Satadru Dutta, the chief organiser of the Lionel Messi event held on December 13, 2025. Dutta alleges that Biswas extorted over 22,000 complimentary tickets from him, threatening to block the event unless he complied. The FIR cites multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including cheating and criminal conspiracy. Dutta, who was previously arrested in connection with the event, claims he was sacrificed to protect powerful political figures. He criticized the severe breakdown in security protocols, stating that Biswas's actions not only endangered Messi but also disrupted the event, leading to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arriving just after Messi's departure. Dutta described the political landscape in West Bengal as one where event organisers face immense pressure to comply with local leaders' demands, which he termed as 'Dadagiri.' He expressed concerns about the inappropriate behavior exhibited by Biswas during the event, further complicating the situation.
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The allegations against a prominent political figure could affect public trust in local governance and event management in West Bengal.
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