Kolkata, May 27 -- The statue of football icon Lionel Messi installed at VIP Road in Lake Town was secured with ropes on Wednesday after locals complained that it was swaying in the wind, prompting authorities to conduct an immediate inspection of the structure.

Following the complaints, officials visited the site to assess the stability and safety of the installation. The precautionary measures were taken to ensure that the large structure remains secure amid changing weather conditions and public safety concerns.

A contractor speaking to ANI said, "We came to see Messi's statue swaying in the wind. The higher authority will direct us on what to do with it. We came here for inspection."

The statement comes as officials continue to mon...