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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 flatSon of Rinku Majumdar, Dilip Ghosh's wife found dead in Newtown flat. (Source: Special Arrangement)
Written by: Sweety Kumari
2 min readKolkataMay 15, 2025 05:22 AM IST First published on: May 15, 2025 at 05:22 AM IST

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.

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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.

Sweety Kumari is a seasoned journalist reporting from West Bengal for The Indian Express. Wit... Read More

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