Kolkata, New Delhi, INDIA. New York, USA.
Business To Business, Kolkata, 7th June, 2026: Former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has been issued a fresh police summons in connection with an investigation into the alleged chaos that occurred during an event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium last year.
Biswas had been asked to appear before investigators earlier but did not do so by the stipulated deadline.
He reportedly informed the police that he was unable to attend because of health-related issues.
Following his absence, officers from Bidhannagar Police have served a new notice directing him to appear on June 8.
A police official confirmed that the notice has been delivered and that investigators expect him to cooperate with the inquiry.
The fresh summons indicates that the investigation into the alleged mismanagement and disorder surrounding the Messi event remains active. Police appear determined to record Biswas's statement as part of the ongoing probe, despite his earlier inability to attend due to health concerns. No charges have been reported against him in the information provided; the summons is part of the investigation process.