West bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee issued a public apology to football legend Lionel Messi and his fans following chaos at the salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

The incident occurred during the first leg of Messi’s GOAT india Tour on saturday morning.

Large crowds had gathered at the stadium, hoping to catch a glimpse of the global football icon.

CM Expresses Shock and Distress

Mamata Banerjee said she was “deeply shocked and saddened” by the mismanagement witnessed at the venue.

She acknowledged that the situation caused disappointment to thousands of football lovers who attended the event.

The chief minister stated that she herself was on the way to the stadium when the incident unfolded.

Public Apology to Messi and Fans

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Banerjee offered a sincere apology to Lionel Messi.

She also apologised to sports lovers and Messi’s fans who were affected by the chaos.

The cm described the incident as “unfortunate” and assured that such lapses would not be ignored.

Formation of High-Level Enquiry Committee

Mamata Banerjee announced the formation of a high-level enquiry committee to investigate the incident.

The committee will be headed by retired Justice Ashim Kumar Ray.

The Chief Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, will be members of the panel.

Scope of the Investigation

The committee has been tasked with conducting a detailed probe into the mismanagement.

It will identify lapses in planning, crowd control, and security arrangements.

The panel will also fix responsibility for the incident.

Recommendations will be made to prevent similar incidents at future high-profile events.

What Led to the Chaos

Chaos erupted when fans failed to get a clear glimpse of Lionel Messi.

This led to anger and unrest among sections of the crowd.

In the commotion, parts of the stadium property were reportedly vandalised.

Government’s Assurance Going Forward

The bengal government assured strict action if negligence is found.

Mamata Banerjee emphasised that the safety of fans and guests remains a priority.

The incident has raised serious questions about event management at major sporting events.

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