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Dilip Ghosh on stepson’s death: Was undergoing counselling, had drug-related issues

The BJP leader told media pesons that Srinjoy had “drug-related issues and was on counselling” and suggested that drug consumption may have contributed to his death.

Son of Rinku Majumdar, Dilip Ghosh's wife found dead in Newtown flat. (Source: Special Arrangement)

A Day after his 26-year-old stepson, Srinjoy Dasgupta, was found dead at his New Town residence, senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday publicly expressed concern over the use of drugs among young people.

The BJP leader told media pesons that Srinjoy had “drug-related issues and was on counselling” and suggested that drug consumption may have contributed to his death.

Expressing concern about the dangers of drug abuse among youth, Ghosh urged parents to be vigilant, saying many young people are “drowning in drugs.” “He had drug-related issues and was on counselling. His death is a stark testimony to how easily youths are getting involved in such things. It’s a significant learning lesson for us that despite providing education, young people are still being diverted,” he said.

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Srinjoy Dasgupta’s body was discovered at his New Town, Kolkata flat on Tuesday.

Expressing his grief, Ghosh said, “It’s my misfortune. I never had a son, and now I mourn this loss.” “The sudden news caused her (wife Rinku Majumdar) to scream, and she immediately went out and left home…I know he was with friends and stayed with them last night,” he added.

Sweety Kumari

Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More

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