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Business To Business, Kolkata, 15th June, 2026: Former minister Aroop Biswas on Monday failed to appear before police for questioning in connection with an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding an event featuring Argentine football legend Lionel Messi, according to a police officer.
Police had issued a third notice to the senior All India Trinamool Congress leader on Saturday, directing him to appear before Bidhannagar Dakshin Police Station within 48 hours.
The deadline for compliance expired at noon on Monday, but Biswas did not appear before investigators, the officer said.
This marks the third consecutive occasion on which the former minister has not responded to police summons in the case.
The probe relates to alleged irregularities connected with an event involving Lionel Messi. Investigators are seeking to question Biswas as part of their inquiry into the organisation and conduct of the event.
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