Kolkata/IBNS, Dec. 16 -- The West Bengal government has initiated disciplinary action against senior police officials, including the state's Director General of Police, following alleged mismanagement during the Lionel Messi event held at the Salt Lake football stadium earlier this month.

According to a statement issued by the office of Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, the state has also suspended Bidhannagar Deputy Police Commissioner Aneesh Sarkar in connection with the incident.

Probe panel flags serious lapses

The action follows recommendations made by a three-member inquiry committee constituted to examine the chaos that unfolded during the December 13 event.

The panel was headed by retired Justice Ashim Kumar Roy.

Based on its findi...