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KOLKATA: Almost everything that could have gone wrong at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday did, a TOI post-mortem conducted 24 hours after the massive Messi mess has revealed. Eyewitnesses who had a ringside view of the chaos were near-unanimous about where it all began. Someone from the crowd of hangers-on accompanying politicians and organisers, positioned close to Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, kept pestering him for an autograph on a T-shirt when the pen scratched his body. The incident i ...Read More >
Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event. Satadru Dutta, the event's chief organizer, has been detained by police, said Rajeev Kumar, director general of West Bengal police. Messi was scheduled for a 45-minute visit to the stadium, but his appearance lasted just 20 minutes. Tickets for the event were ...Read More >
When Lionel Messi landed in India as part of the much-publicised GOAT Tour, the moment was meant to be historic, a rare, emotional touchpoint between one of football's greatest icons and Indian fans. Instead, as events unfolded, attention quickly shifted away from Messi to the man credited with making the tour happen: Satadru Dutta. For many, Dutta emerged almost overnight as a central figure in the story. In reality, he has spent over a decade operating in India's sports marketing and events s ...Read More >
Kolkata: A Kolkata court on Saturday denied bail to Satadru Dutta, organiser of the G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, and remanded him to 14 days of police custody in connection with vandalism and mismanagement at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's visit. Dutta was arrested at the airport a day earlier as investigations continued into the disruption that marred the high-profile event. Court Orders Custody After Arrest in Stadium Vandalism Case Dutta was produced before the court after his arrest ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bidhanagar court sent the event organiser of the football icon Lionel Messi's Goat India Tour, Satdru Dutta to 14-day police custody. Kolkata police arrested the event manager after the chaotic scenes erupted at the Salt Lake stadium following Messi's visit to Kolkata. He was arrested by the police at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport as he was leaving with Messi and Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodri de Paul. Satadru Dutta, was produced before the Bidhan ...Read More >
The defacement of the historic Tipu Palace with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's name sparked outrage and raised questions about security at one of Karnataka's most-visited tourist destinations. Visitors to Nandi Hills near Bengaluru were shocked on Monday morning to discover the name of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi painted on the walls of the historic Tipu Palace, an 18th-century monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The defacement of the heritage site atop the pop ...Read More >
Chikkaballapura (Karnataka), Oct 28 (PTI) An FIR has been registered against unidentified persons after miscreants allegedly defaced the wall of Tipu Sultan's Palace atop Nandi Hills with graffiti referring to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, police said on Tuesday. The site falls under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), they said. According to police, the incident came to light on Monday morning when visitors to Nandi Hills, located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, noticed ...Read More >
Artist Hanan Benammar's artwork was vandalized in Kochi. Another artist claimed her work was obscene and anti-Dalit. Benammar stated that destroying art is not the way to support women artists. She expressed concern about the incident's impact on young women artists. The damaged works remain on display, sparking reflection on censorship."If the person who vandalized my work is serious about making space for women artists -- whether they are from Kerala or abroad -- then he should focus on creati ...Read More >
Kochi: Oslo-based Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar witnessed a disturbing incident after her artwork was vandalised by Kerala-based artist PH Hochiman during its exhibition at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery of the Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi in Kochi. PH Hochiman, who did not regret his act, said that her artwork was obscene. The Algerian-French artist voiced concern over the vandalism, calling it a direct assault on artistic freedom and the right to free expression. ...Read More >
A massive political storm is brewing in Bengal over alleged vandalism of a Kali idol at Kakdwip near Sundarbans. The BJP has hit out at the ruling Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging appeasement. The party has also hit out at the state police after they removed the idol in a van. The Trinamool has accused the BJP of playing politics. "The police have explained it. Some people are trying to play distorted politics out of it. Action is being taken by police," he said. ...Read More >
KOCHI: A day after her artwork was vandalised at an exhibition in the city, Algerian-French artist Hanan Benammar broke her silence, calling for "urgent reflection on the safety of artists" and condemning what she described as "an act of violence against expression." Her response came even as a local sculptor who admitted to wrecking the piece -- a linocut print titled Go Eat Your Dad -- defended his action, alleging that the Malayalam translation of the text was obscene and "insulted local sens ...Read More >
Kolkata: Police on Thursday arrested Kakdwip resident Narayan Halder for allegedly desecrating a Goddess Kali idol. Halder, police said, had confessed to the crime and said he was in an inebriated state at the time of the incident. Police added that they are investigating if there were others involved in the desecration of the idol.The incident triggered a political back-and-forth on Wednesday with BJP accusing the state govt of "shielding culprits". Police said locals blocked the national highw ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The police on Thursday said the desecration of a Kali idol in South 24 Parganas district's Kakdwip area in West Bengal was an isolated and localised incident and not linked to any political motive, adding that one person has been arrested in connection with the incident which took place at a temple in Suryanagar gram panchayat in Kakdwip. The person has been identified as Narayan Halder who allegedly damaged the idol while in an inebriated state. According to th ...Read More >
West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleged he was attacked by goons in the Sunderbans while attending Kali Puja and Deepavali. He claimed the ruling TMC conspired to instigate illegal migrants from Bangladesh for the attacks, accusing police of failing to ensure his security despite court directives. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday claimed that he was attacked by goons in the Sunderbans area of South 24 Parganas district when he went to attend the Kali Puja ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hundreds of security personnel equipped with riot gear were deployed across Leh, Ladakh's main town, early Saturday to enforce stringent restrictions aimed at preventing a silent march announced by the Leh Apex Body (LAB). The march was intended to commemorate the victims of the September 24 violence, which claimed four lives and injured over 80 people during protests for statehood and constitutional safeguards. The LAB, alongside the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been leading ...Read More >
Arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism damaged vehicles and homes.Source : X At least 20 people were injured after a violent confrontation broke out in Majra village of Sabarkantha district late on Friday, October 18, following a dispute over the management of a local temple. The long-standing feud between two rival groups escalated into widespread violence, marked by arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Atul Patel, the clash erupted around 10:30 p.m. ...Read More >
Sabarkantha (Gujarat) [India], October 18 (ANI): At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups on Friday night at Majra village in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, police said. The clash, which broke out over a dispute between two groups, led to the vandalism and burning of over 30 vehicles, including 10 four-wheelers and 20 two-wheelers, prompting police authorities to initiate action and arrest 20 people. Also Read | Is There Sunday Mega Block on October 19, 2025? Will Mumbai ...Read More >
Sabarkantha: At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups on Friday night at Majra village in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, police said. The clash, which broke out over a dispute between two groups, led to the vandalism and burning of over 30 vehicles, including 10 four-wheelers and 20 two-wheelers, prompting police authorities to initiate action and arrest 20 people. Speaking to ANI, Sabarkantha Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Atul Patel said the incident occurred ar ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India has enforced the Model Code of Conduct in Bihar, directing strict compliance on defacement, misuse of official resources, and advertisements funded by public exchequer. Over 800 flying squads are deployed to ensure swift complaint resolution, with citizens able to report violations via a 24/7 call center and the C-Vigil App. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directions to the Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar regarding the imme ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday cautioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to "trust" his closest party and Cabinet colleague Amit Shah. She claimed that the present Union home minister "may one day become his Mir Zafar". Ms Banerjee alleged that Mr Shah's actions are like those of an "acting Prime Minister". She said: "Mr Shah works as an acting PM. But the PM knows everything. I am sorry to say this... We can request the PM not to trust Mr Shah always. Ek din ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday slammed the violence during 'I Love Mohammad' campaign-related protests, saying those trying to disrupt the Hindu festival of Sharadiya Navratra and inciting violence and anarchy in the name of faith will not be spared. IMAGE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Photograph: ANI Photo Comparing the rioters to demons 'Chundd' and Mundd', he said Goddess Bhagwati is not going to tolerate them and they will be crushed. The chief m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron expressed 'disappointment and sadness' over the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Tavistock Square, London, just days before his birth anniversary on October 2. 'Disappointed and saddened by the vandalism of Gandhiji's statue. The @metpoliceuk have begun an investigation. His teachings of tolerance, peace, and non-violence are timeless and will always bring people together. That's what I'll remember on Gandhi J ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India has strongly condemned the vandalism of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in London's Tavistock Square, calling it a "shameful" and "violent attack on the idea of non-violence". The incident comes just days before Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, which also marks the International Day of Non-Violence. The Indian High Commission in the UK demanded "immediate action" from British authorities after graffiti was discovered on the bronze statue of the Indian independence leader, which has stood ...Read More >
Amritsar: Condemning the defacement and vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in London ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) has called for a thorough investigation to identify and expose the forces behind the act.The IOC believed that it was aimed at inciting unrest and urged a public discourse across the UK on the values of peace and non-violence as espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.Kamal Dhaliwal, president, IOC, UK, said the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was not merely ...Read More >
Tensions escalated across Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Bareilly, Barabanki, Mau, and Varanasi, following "I Love Muhammad" campaign protests. Bareilly experienced violent clashes, prompting extensive police raids, arrests of a prominent cleric, and massive security deployment. Authorities are investigating pre-planned conspiracies to disrupt communal harmony. Tensions escalated across Barabanki and Mau districts following violent clashes in Bareilly over the "I Love Muhammad" campaign, prompt ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Sep 28 (PTI) Heightened security, heavy police patrolling and flag marches to restore normalcy - these were scenes from Bareilly on Sunday, a day after 39 people, including local cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, were arrested following overnight house-to-house raids in connection with the recent violence during a protest supporting the 'I love Muhammad' campaign. The cleric's arrest on Saturday prompted administrations in neighbouring districts to go on high alert. Raza's arrest follow ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Sep 27 (PTI) Police on Saturday detained Tauqeer Raza Khan, a local cleric and chief of Ittehad-e-Millat Council, whose call for a protest supporting the 'I love Muhammad' campaign led to a violent clash between demonstrators and police after Friday prayers in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, officials said on Saturday. "Tauqeer Raza has been taken into custody, and further legal proceedings are underway. The situation is peaceful and under control," Bareilly SSP Anurag Arya told the me ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sept 27: The soul of Zubeen Garg will not rest in peace if vandalism and hooliganism being carried out using his name are not stopped, said his longtime friend Pabitra Margherita. Talking to The Assam Tribune, Margherita, who is the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, said that Zubeen always stood up for peace and no one should re sort to vandalism using his name. He said that as the Government has already formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe Zubeen's death, p ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lamenting the display of "money and muscle power" in the ongoing DUSU election campaign, Delhi High Court on Monday warned that the violations of rules would amount to contempt of court."If required, we will countermand your elections; we will act stricter than before. People are travelling on JCBs, tractors and luxury vehicles. Money and muscle power are the last things that should be flowing in the students' union elections. Something has to be done about this display. This just can ...Read More >
On the night of September 11, several banners and cutouts put up at Pearsonmun and Phailien Bazaar were vandalised. A mob clashed with security forces in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Sunday, protesting the detention of two youths for allegedly vandalising the banners and cutouts put up for the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, police said. On the night of September 11, several banners and cutouts put up at Pearsonmun and Phailien Bazaar were vandalised. Following that incident, sev ...Read More >
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