As India celebrates its women’s team reaching the World Cup final, one of its standout players, Richa Ghosh, continues to draw praise for her stellar semifinal performance. But back home in Siliguri, her family accused a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader of threatening them in July.
On July 19, 2025, Richa’s uncle Subimal Ghosh filed a police complaint against Dhiman Bose, a local TMC functionary and pharmacy owner in Subhas Pally (Ward 19). The complaint alleged that Bose and his employees frequently drank alcohol inside the shop at night, shouted obscenities, and made inappropriate remarks toward women passing by.
“Day after day, the staff of the pharmacy drink inside the shop. They pass comments at women. Women hesitate to walk down that road. I have a daughter- even she now moves around in fear. One cannot live like this,” said Subimal Ghosh, speaking to reporters in July.
The family alleged that when they objected to the behaviour, they were threatened. Following that, a formal complaint was submitted to the Siliguri Police. At the time, Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb, a senior TMC leader, confirmed that the matter had come to his attention.
“Subhas Pally is a peaceful locality. I will listen to both sides and take appropriate action. Whatever needs to be done, will be done,” said Deb, speaking to local reporters.
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Soon after the complaint, members of the CPI(M) women’s wing, led by Moushumi Hazra, held a protest march in the area, demanding that the authorities ensure safety for the Ghosh family and investigate the allegations.
As of now, no public update has been issued regarding the case since July 19, 2025. It remains unclear what steps, if any, have been taken by the local administration or the police.
Richa Ghosh, meanwhile, continues to make headlines for all the right reasons. Her great performances throughout the World Cup, especially in the semifinal against Australia, has drawn admiration across India.
The silence surrounding her family’s July complaint, however, stands in quiet contrast to her growing fame, a reminder that beyond the floodlights of international cricket, some questions in Siliguri still remain unanswered.
