Messi's Kolkata Nightmare: Pen Scratch, VIP Chaos Forces Exit Amid Security Fiasco
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Lionel Messi's Indian tour took a disastrous turn in Kolkata on Saturday, as a chaotic scene unfolded at the Salt Lake Stadium. According to a Times of India report, the World Cup-winning star and his team felt a 'serious threat' to his safety upon arrival due to inadequate security and VIP pass holders' aggressive behavior. A series of events led to the chaos, including the liberal distribution of VIP passes to politicians, organisers, and their families. This allowed them to swarm Messi for selfies, with some even pushing and shoving him for photographs. As Messi tried to maintain his composure, a woman rushed towards him for an autograph, triggering a crush that prompted his team to express concerns about his safety. Within 22 minutes of his arrival, Messi left the stadium. Fans, who had paid significant sums for tickets, were left disappointed and angry, with some resorting to vandalism that caused estimated damages of INR 2.5 crore. An investigation into the incident has been launched, with organisers Satadru Dutta facing police custody for mismanagement. The incident raises concerns about the security measures in place for high-profile events and the impact of VIP culture on crowd management.
