Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh’s stepson, Pritam Dasgupta aka Srinjoy Dasgupta (28) was found dead in his New Town residence near Kolkata on Tuesday. The body was recovered from his Shapurji residence. Pritam was the son of Dilip Ghosh’s wife Rinku Majumdar from her previous marriage.
Rinku, a BJP women’s wing leader, tied the knot with the 60-year-old former state BJP President Dilip Ghosh on April 18 this year.
The 28-year-old, who lived in the Techno PC area was employed at a private IT company. However, whether he lived alone or shared the apartment with someone is yet not known. He was found in an unconscious condition on Tuesday morning.
Reportedly a friend discovered Pritam’s body first and informed his mother Rinku via phone call. When rushed to a nearby hospital, doctors declared him dead on arrival. The family is yet to issue a statement on the matter.
Suicide or murder?
“The cause of the death is not known. That will be ascertained only after the post-mortem examination. We are investigating the matter,” a police officer told media.
Pritam’s body has been sent to Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital for post-mortem examination. The cause of death will be confirmed once the autopsy report is available. While police is investigating the cause of Pritam’s death, preliminary reports hint at a possibility of suicide.
As per sources, strangulation marks have been found on the neck of the deceased. Police is also probing if the deceased was suffering from mental health issues like depression. His phone is also being checked by the police.
Pritam was “happy” about mother’s wedding
Dilip Ghosh got married to BJP member Rinku Majumdar in a private ceremony on April 18, saying he took the decision to fulfil his mother’s wish. The 60-year-old leader tied the knot in a private ceremony held at his New Town residence near Kolkata. However, Pritam was not seen in attendance on the wedding day.
Pritam’s uncle Paritosh Shil told the media that there was absolutely no sign of discontent in Pritam regarding his mother’s marriage. In fact, he said, the 28-year-old had been very happy about it. After Rinku’s wedding, the family didn’t notice any change in Pritam’s behaviour — he actually seemed more cheerful than before, according to his uncle.
Even though Pritam did not attend his mother’s wedding, he had told the media after the event, “I’m very happy for my mother. She has finally found someone to settle down with, and I’m glad they share the same values and beliefs.”
As of now, no formal complaint has been made to the police, neither from Rinku Majumdar nor from any other member of the deceased’s family.
