Kolkata, Dec. 15 -- Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Monday questioned the arrest of spectators following the incident at Yuva Bharati Stadium, alleging police high-handedness and political shielding of ministers.

This comes after Messi's appearance at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday descended into chaos as fans expressed extreme frustration with the crowd and their inability to catch a glimpse of him.

He said the BJP leader has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a stay on arrests and the FIR, while also targeting the state government over alleged mismanagement, profiteering, and selective action.

"Why are spectators being arrested? You have played with the emotions...