India, July 7 -- Former West Bengal Sports Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Aroop Biswas appeared before the Bidhannagar South Police on Tuesday for questioning in connection with the alleged irregularities during football icon Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium in December 2025.

Biswas, who has aligned with the rebel faction within the TMC, recorded his statement before investigators. Police said the information provided by him is being examined along with other evidence collected during the investigation.

The Calcutta High Court has granted Biswas interim protection from arrest until August 17 and directed the police to submit a status report on the probe by July 10.

The case stems from a complaint filed on May 17 ...