Months after Lionel Messi unveiled it, Kolkata takes down his 70-foot statue; here's why
A 70-foot Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata, deemed structurally unstable after recent storms, was safely dismantled and removed from Lake Town. Concerns about its swaying during high winds led to an inspection revealing foundation bolt faults. The statue's future location remains undecided, with potential sites like Rabindra Sarobar or Eco Park being considered.
A 70-foot Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata, deemed structurally unstable after recent storms, was safely dismantled and removed from Lake Town. Concerns about its swaying during high winds led to an inspection revealing foundation bolt faults. The statue's future location remains undecided, with potential sites like Rabindra Sarobar or Eco Park being considered.
