Kolkata, Aug. 14 -- Former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday broke his silence on the alleged death threats received by him and his family over the past six months, expressing confidence that the authorities will take necessary action.

Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of a store at Acropolis Mall in Kolkata, Ganguly said the threatening messages had been brought to the attention of the police.

"We have reported it to the police. I am sure the police will sort it out. The number is from here (Kolkata). Hopefully, the police will do the needful. I have security," Ganguly, the former BCCI President, told reporters.

Recently, a formal complaint was lodged at the Thakurpukur Police Station in kolkata.

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