Kolkata/IBNS, May 25 -- Kolkata's towering 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi, unveiled during the football icon's visit to the city last year, could soon be removed after officials reportedly detected major structural flaws during an inspection.

Authorities launched the inspection following complaints from local residents, who alleged that the giant structure had started "swaying" during strong winds.

Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) inspected the statue on Monday after police forwarded complaints received from residents near the installation site in Lake Town.

The report reportedly warned that the statue could become dangerous during the approaching monsoon season.

Sources added that authorities have now decided to remov...