Police Investigate Death Threats Sent to Sourav Ganguly and Family
Kolkata Police have initiated a formal investigation following anonymous letters containing explicit death threats sent to Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly and his wife Dona. The matter was officially reported after threatening correspondence arrived at both Ganguly’s residential and office premises in Kolkata.
What Happened
According to reports, Sourav Ganguly and his wife Dona have been receiving anonymous letters over the past six months. While earlier letters contained offensive remarks, the most recent messages escalated to explicit threats against their lives and warned of harm to individuals close to the family.
On Monday, August 10, Ganguly’s personal secretary, Tania Bhattacharya, submitted a written complaint at the Thakurpukur police station in south Kolkata. The complaint specified the threatening nature of the latest letter delivered to his office. Following the complaint, police confirmed they are treating the situation with urgency and examining the origin and dispatch channels of the correspondence.
Key Highlights
- Six Months of Harassment: Anonymous letters have been arriving for half a year, recently escalating from abusive language to explicit death threats.
- Formal Complaint Lodged: Ganguly’s secretary filed a written complaint at Thakurpukur police station regarding the threats received at his office and residence.
- Courier Service Links: Preliminary findings show the letters were dispatched via a courier agency, leading investigators to question courier staff.
- Mobile Number Traced: Authorities and the family tracked a Kolkata-based mobile number linked to the dispatches, with the family spotting a suspect name via the Truecaller app.
- Security in Place: Ganguly confirmed he maintains security arrangements while expressing confidence in the police investigation.
Why This Matters
The safety concerns involve a high-profile sports figure and current Cricket Association of Bengal administrator. Ganguly addressed the situation publicly, expressing trust in local authorities to resolve the case while confirming that security measures are active. He noted that the tracked contact number originates from Kolkata, and law enforcement officials are actively tracking the SIM card movements and delivery consignments to pinpoint the sender’s location.
What to Watch Next
Investigators are continuing their inquiry into the mobile number, analyzing the movements of the SIM card, and working with the courier service to identify the person responsible for dispatching the threatening letters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the police complaint filed?
Ganguly’s personal secretary lodged the written complaint at the Thakurpukur police station in south Kolkata.
What did the threatening letters contain?
The latest letters included direct threats to the lives of Sourav Ganguly and his wife Dona, as well as threats directed at people close to their family.
What steps have the police taken so far?
Police have contacted the courier agency used to deliver the consignments, tracked a linked mobile number from Kolkata, and are analyzing the SIM card’s movement to identify and locate the sender.
Source: Crictracker / NDTV Sports