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Sourav Ganguly and wife receive death threats, Kolkata Police initiate investigation

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife, Dona Ganguly, have reported receiving a series of threatening letters over the past six months. The threats, which include explicit warnings of violence, were initially disregarded as fan mail but escalated recently, prompting a formal complaint at the Thakurpukur Police Station in Kolkata. The Kolkata Police have launched an investigation into the source of the letters, tracking courier trails and mobile numbers to identify the sender and ensure the safety of the Ganguly family.

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What Happened

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife, Dona Ganguly, have filed a formal police complaint after receiving a series of threatening letters. The communications, which have been arriving at Ganguly's office for approximately six months, contained explicit threats against the couple and their family. While the initial letters were dismissed as fan mail, the receipt of more aggressive and violent messages on Monday led to the filing of an official report at the Thakurpukur Police Station in south Kolkata.

Kolkata Police have initiated an investigation to determine the origin and motive behind the threats. Authorities are currently examining courier records and tracking a mobile number associated with the correspondence to identify the sender. Ganguly, who currently serves as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, has sought police intervention to address the security concerns raised by the persistent harassment.

Key Facts

  1. Sourav Ganguly and his wife Dona Ganguly have received threatening letters for six months.Source not recorded
  2. A formal complaint was filed at the Thakurpukur Police Station in Kolkata.Source not recorded
  3. The letters were sent to Ganguly's office via courier.Source not recorded
  4. Kolkata Police are investigating the source of the letters using courier trails and mobile numbers.Source not recorded
  5. The most recent letters contained explicit threats of violence.Source not recorded

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Language reach

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  • English4 of 9
  • Bengaliবাংলা2 of 2
  • Teluguతెలుగు1 of 2
  • Gujaratiગુજરાતી1 of 1
  • Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 of 2
  • Malayalamമലയാളം1 of 2

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  • NorthNot carried0 of 4
  • WestCarried1 of 5
  • Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
  • EastCarried3 of 5
  • North-eastCarried1 of 2
  • SouthCarried3 of 10

8 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 3 national mastheads.

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