Messi visit row: Keralam police chief vets SIT report on alleged irregularities; ex-Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under scanner
The Kerala State Police Chief is reviewing an investigation report regarding alleged corruption in the proposed visit of Lionel Messi to the state. The report recommends action against a former Sports Minister for procedural violations in granting sponsorship rights.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of administrative accountability and corruption in high-profile sports event management.
State Police Chief (SPC) Ravada A. Chandrasekhar has commenced scrutiny of the report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), tasked with probing the alleged irregularities surrounding the proposed visit of football great Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team to Keralam.
The report will subsequently be submitted along with the SPC’s recommendations to the Home Department.
The SIT has reportedly found serious violations of procedures and recommended action against former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The report also contains findings against members of the former Minister’s office and others involved in facilitating the proposed football event.
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