2 arrested for vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium
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According to Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, based on CCTV footages of Yuva Bharati Krirangan or Saltlake stadium, south Bidhannagar police had arrested Gaurav Basu and Shubhrapratim Dey from Nagerbazar area in Kolkata for the vandalism inside the stadium on December 13.
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The incident happened after Messi left the field after only 20 minutes after arriving at the stadium at 11.30 AM via car.
Messi last visited India in September 2011, when he captained Argentina in a friendly match against Venezuela at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). Over 75,000 fans witnessed Argentina’s 1–0 victory, sealed by defender Nicolás Otamendi.
Messi's Kolkata visit ended in chaos at Salt Lake Stadium as poor crowd management left fans unable to see him. It triggered anger among fans and an early exit by players made it worse. Fans ended up throwing bottles,
Kolkata: Chant's of 'Messi' echoed in and around Salt lake stadium as iconic footballer Lionel Messi visited Kolkata, the first leg of his three days of India tour. Fans had spent even Rs. 15000 to grab a ticket to catch a sight of their favorite football player.
Fans stormed the Salt Lake stadium pitch and damaged property during Lionel Messi's visit. Uprooted chairs and broken fencing marked the unrest. The s