Sourav Ganguly Files Police Complaint Over Death Threats

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has filed a police complaint after receiving a series of threatening letters, including recent correspondence that explicitly warned of killing him and his wife, Dona Ganguly. The complaint was lodged on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Thakurpukur Police Station in south Kolkata, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

According to the police complaint, the Ganguly family had been receiving letters containing objectionable remarks for several months. These were initially dismissed as the work of an unhappy individual. However, the tone escalated significantly with two letters received at Ganguly's office on Monday. The complaint states these latest communications contained "serious threats to the life and safety" of Sourav Ganguly, Dona Ganguly, and their staff.

"We are taking the complaint seriously and have begun an investigation. We are examining the letters, their source and the courier trail to identify the person responsible," a senior police officer said. A preliminary probe indicates the letters were sent via courier service. The sender's name on the packet was listed as Arun Kumar, a resident of Belgharia in the...