Agartala: The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA), led by President Tapan Lodh and Secretary Subrata Dey, on Monday appealed to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura to accelerate the investigation into a multi-crore corruption case related to the installation of high-mast floodlights at MBB Stadium, Agartala. Representatives from various clubs affiliated with the association also participated in the delegation.
Speaking about the meeting, Tripura Cricket Secretary Subrata Dey expressed concerns over the investigation’s sluggish pace. “The High Court directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter on August 23. The SIT has since completed its inquiry and submitted its report to the Crime Branch. However, no action has been taken against those named in the report and the subsequent FIR. The reasons for this inaction remain unclear,” Dey said.
Dey added that during the meeting, the DGP raised questions regarding certain aspects of the case, and the delegation provided all necessary clarifications. He expressed hope that the meeting would lead to progress in the investigation.
Highlighting the corruption allegations, senior TCA member Majumder stated, “The scandal came to light when the previous committee bypassed the governing council to allocate funds for the floodlight installation. The project was initially estimated at ₹10.5 crore but ultimately cost over ₹24 crore. Legal norms and regulations were blatantly violated to benefit the private agency awarded the contract.”
Tripura Cricket President Tapan Lodh further emphasized the urgency of the matter. “The police chief has been reminded of the case’s gravity and the need for prompt action. The DGP assured us that the authorities are contemplating steps against those implicated in the corruption charges,” he said.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the scale of the alleged irregularities. The current TCA leadership hopes the investigation will lead to accountability and set a precedent for transparency in sports administration.
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