Written by Tanusree BoseKolkata | December 15, 2025 02:22 PM IST 3 min readOn Saturday, angry fans alleged that they were unable to see Messi as he was surrounded by VVIPs and politicians, following which sections of the crowd vandalised parts of the Salt Lake Stadium (file)Three Public Interest Litigations (PILs) were filed in the Calcutta High Court on Monday over the chaos that erupted at Salt Lake Stadium during the visit of football star Lionel Messi as part of his three-day “Messi GOAT India 2025” tour.One PIL was filed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, another by senior advocate Sabyasachi Chattopadhyay, and the third by advocate Mainak Ghoshal.The counsels mentioned the matter before a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen. The Bench granted permission to file all three PILs.In his submission, advocate Sabyasachi Chattopadhyay argued that the state government has constituted an inquiry committee headed by a former judge, but claimed that the state does not have the authority to do so. He sought the court’s intervention and requested that all those responsible for the alleged gross mismanagement be identified, arrested and punished.Advocate Mainak Ghoshal, in his petition, sought an investigation under the supervision of the court. He also demanded that the organisers refund ticket prices to spectators and that the probe be handed over to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing alleged financial irregularities. He further submitted that the organising agency should bear the cost of repairing the damage caused to the stadium.The counsel for Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, Billwadal Bhattacharyya, also sought a neutral and impartial investigation into the incident.Speaking to The Indian Express, senior counsel Firdous Shamim said, “The government along with (main organiser) Shatadru Dutta have cheated the common man, we want justice for them. Also, we have asked for the investigation to be under court monitoring with a present Justice as the former justice Ashim Kumar Roy is currently holding a post in the state government.”Story continues below this adMeanwhile, senior counsel Billwadal Bhattacharya said, “We have asked for an impartial inquiry committee which will be headed by a HC judge, and also we have asked the High Court for an SIT who will look into the matter.”On Saturday, angry fans alleged that they were unable to see Messi as he was surrounded by VVIPs and politicians, following which sections of the crowd vandalised parts of the Salt Lake Stadium. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologised to Messi and fans on social media and announced a probe committee headed by former Justice Ashim Kumar Ray. The committee visited the stadium on Sunday.Bidhannagar police have arrested the prime organiser, Shatadru Dutta, who has been remanded to 14 days of police custody. Five people have also been arrested in a vandalism case.Tanusree Bose is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Kolkata. Her work focuses sharply on the complex administrative, political, and judicial developments across West Bengal, establishing her as an authoritative voice in regional news coverage. Experience Current Role: Reports for the prestigious national daily, The Indian Express, providing her content with a high level of Trustworthiness. Geographical Expertise: Provides focused, in-depth coverage of West Bengal, demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the state's news and political nuances. Core Authority: Her reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial, often sensitive, beats, including: State Politics and Governance: Covering the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), opposition strategies (BJP), and internal political controversies. Judicial and Administrative Affairs: Closely monitoring key developments in the Calcutta High Court, particularly major rulings related to employment, education, and social issues. Education Sector: Extensive reporting on significant controversies, such as teacher recruitment irregularities and administrative actions by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). Social & Electoral Issues: Covering public events, community tensions (e.g., religious/political gatherings), and election-related processes like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Tanusree Bose's consistent output and focus on high-stakes regional issues for a trusted media outlet underscore her status as a reliable and authoritative source for news from West Bengal. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd