Bagan up in arms over Dalmiya’s allegations

He wanted to know why Dalmiya had disclosed the enquiry committee’s findings when the report is still awaited. He added that Dalmiya would now try to manipulate the report to suit his statement.

Mohun Bagan, an affiliated unit of CAB, is already at war with the Association over creating a pitch in their premises for use during the local cricket league.

Although Mitra did not elaborate on his next course of action, he did not rule out the possibility of going to court against the charges. Mitra claimed that Mohun Bagan have their own jet pumps and do not depend on the PWD water. Refuting allegations that all the Mohun Bagan water taps were running on the day of the semi-final, Mitra said that the enquiry committee never visited the club premises, so how could they know whether water was flowing or not.

He added with a sarcastic laugh that Mohun Bagan ground would have been ankle-deep in water if the taps were indeed running. He alleged that these charges were a part of a campaign to defame the premier club.

DALMIYA CLARIFIES: Dalmiya clarified that he had never accused Mohun Bagan of sabotaging the Wiorld Cup semi-final.

Rather, he said, he had said that the sabotage had occurred at the Mohun Bagan ground. He feels that does not necessary mean that Bagan officials are involved.

Dalmiya feels that he has been misquoted by some of the local dailies.