Sourav Ganguly Death Threat: Former India Captain Says 'Police Will Do the Needful'
Former India captain and CAB President Sourav Ganguly and his wife Dona Ganguly have received explicit death threats, prompting a major investigation by Kolkata Police. The couple received two alarming letters on Monday, August 10, 2026, following months of less severe communications.
Cricket icon Sourav Ganguly, affectionately known as 'Dada', and his wife Dona Ganguly, are currently under enhanced security cover following a series of death threats, the most explicit of which arrived on Monday, August 10, 2026. The alarming development has triggered a comprehensive investigation by the Kolkata Police, with the former India captain expressing confidence in the authorities to resolve the matter.Cricketer Abishek Porel Denied Bail in Rape Case, DC Player Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody: Report.
Sourav Ganguly On Receiving Threats
Sourav Ganguly, currently serving as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), confirmed that a formal complaint has been lodged with the police. The threats, explicitly stating intentions to “eliminate” or “finish” Ganguly and his family, were contained in two letters received at his office.
Police Investigation Underway
Speaking to the media, Ganguly addressed the serious nature of the threats. "We have reported it to the police. I am sure the police will sort it out. The number (phone number from which he received threats) is from here... Hopefully, the police will do the needful... I have security..." he stated, acknowledging the ongoing police action.
The investigation, which involves the Kolkata Police's Special Task Force (STF) and the directorate of security, is examining the contents of the letters, their origin, and the courier trail. Preliminary findings suggest the letters were sent via courier, with investigators reportedly tracing a phone number mentioned in one of the letters to a person named Arun Kumar from Belgharia. Police are actively probing whether the named individual is indeed the sender or if an identity has been misused.
Threatening letters have reportedly been arriving for the Ganguly family for approximately six months. Initially, these were dismissed as communications from overly enthusiastic fans, but the escalating aggression and explicit nature of the latest threats compelled the family to seek immediate police intervention.
Enhanced Security for the Cricket Icon
Sourav Ganguly, who turned 54 on July 8, 2026, already has Y-category security. This latest incident has prompted calls for a review of his existing security arrangements to ensure the safety of the highly public figure and his family. The police are taking the matter with utmost seriousness, committed to identifying the person or persons responsible for these grave threats.
The cricketing fraternity and fans alike have expressed their concern, hoping for a swift resolution to ensure the safety of one of India's most revered sports personalities. The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the motive behind the threats and bring the culprits to justice.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 14, 2026 08:06 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).