‘Kaise kaise log hain yaar’ – Fans react as Kolkata Police bust ticket scammer, seize 20 overpriced tickets for India vs South Africa ODI World Cup match

The 8th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup between India and South Africa is set for November 5 at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. The stadium is anticipated to be packed as both teams currently lead the points table.

Meanwhile, a man named Ankit Agarwal found himself in hot water after being arrested by the Kolkata Police for an alleged ticket-scalping operation related to the World Cup match between India and South Africa. The match has already generated significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts, making tickets highly sought after.

Ankit was apprehended for selling tickets that were originally valued at INR 2500 each for an astonishing INR 11,000 apiece. This staggering markup raised suspicions and led to his arrest. The Kolkata Police acted swiftly to seize a total of 20 tickets from Agarwal’s possession.

Fans are finding it difficult to get match tickets

Ticket scalping, the practice of reselling tickets at exorbitant prices, is not only unethical but often illegal. It exploits the passion of genuine fans and deprives them of the opportunity to attend their favourite events at a reasonable cost. The fans are already complaining to the Indian Cricket Board about the unavailability of the tickets. Many fans have reacted to the news and are speculating that there are more people like Ankit who are reselling the tickets at high prices.

This incident serves as a reminder of the need for strict measures against ticket scalping to ensure fair access to events. Ticket scalpers, like Ankit Agarwal, may face legal consequences for their actions as authorities work to maintain the integrity of ticketing systems and the enjoyment of sporting events for all fans.

However, the match between the Men in Blue and the Proteas have a high chances of being a high-scoring thriller. The Proteas have achieved 300+ scores in almost every match they have played so far in the tournament. On the other hand, the Indian Cricket Team are unbeaten in 6 matches and are expected to continue their winning run. 

Here’s how fans reacted: