Kolkata Police issues notice to BCCI for tickets scam. A fan filed a FIR against the BCCI, CAB, and BookMyShow for promoting illicit selling of World Cup tickets.
So far in the campaign, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has provided viewers with amazing cricketing action. However, it has also been the subject of criticism owing to ticket sales. Notably, a fan in Kolkata filed a FIR ahead of the India vs. South Africa match at Eden Gardens, alleging that the BCCI, CAB, and ticketing partner BookMyShow had stockpiled tickets for sale on the black market.
In response to the complaint, Kolkata Police sent a notice to BCCI President Roger Binny. Requesting details on ticket sales for the event. According to the notification, Binny order to give documentation to the officer examining the charges of ticket black marketing at the Maidan police station.]
“A notice was sent to the BCCI president. Asking him to provide relevant documents and information regarding the sale of tickets. Either personally or through any competent person of his organisation to the investigating officer of Maidan PS during working hours on Tuesday. ” A member of the investigation team quoted as saying by the Indian Express. According to the newspaper.
So far, the Kolkata Police have detained 19 persons, seized 108 tickets, and filed seven complaints in the subject. Notably, the World Cup ticket purchase procedure extensively criticize by fans across India. Who have been force to wait for lengthy hours in the virtual queue and still haven’t been allow to book.
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Tickets for knockouts to be release soon
According to multiple sources, just a small number of tickets were made available to fans at various venues. While the remainder were not distribute at all. Following various disputes, the BCCI granted around 4 lakh more tickets for supporters after the original sales.
Meanwhile, tickets for the final few games and knockouts will be available in a few days.Fans hoping for a better booking experience than what they’ve had thus far.
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