Court Extends Custody of Kolkata Messi Event Organiser to Jan. 9

Overview

• The Bidhannagar Sub-Divisional Court rejected Satadru Dutta’s bail and ordered custody until January 9 as investigators pursue the case.
• Prosecutors alleged roughly Rs 23 crore in financial irregularities tied to the event, with about 34,000–35,000 tickets generating nearly Rs 19 crore.
• Police told the court that food-and-beverage deals were fixed before approvals, citing a Rs 40 lakh contract and an alleged Rs 60 lakh cash payment to Dutta.
• The prosecution said government property damage at the Salt Lake stadium was about Rs 2 crore, and police have recorded 21 witness statements so far.
• The defence pointed to prior approvals and said around Rs 22 crore has been frozen, while authorities noted Dutta’s arrest after the December 13 unrest.