The West Bengal Police on Thursday questioned former sports minister Aroop Biswas for nearly three hours in connection with the chaos surrounding the Lionel Messi India GOAT Tour event held in December 2025. According to officials, Biswas had previously skipped three summons before appearing for questioning.
The 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi installed in Kolkata's Lake Town area as a tribute to the football icon has been dismantled after authorities found it unsafe, following complaints from residents that the structure was swaying during strong winds.
