বাংলায় পড়তে ক্লিক করুন: দু’বার এভারেস্ট জয়, আঙুল হারানোর আশঙ্কাতেও থামছেন না লক্ষ্মীকান্ত

After successfully scaling the world’s highest peak twice, the Bengali climber has now set his sights on achieving a rare Everest hat-trick.

Returns Home After Medical Treatment in Nepal

Lakshmikanta recently returned to India after completing his latest Everest expedition. Following several days of treatment at a hospital in Kathmandu, he arrived in Kolkata on Thursday morning.

He received a warm welcome at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, where former Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma was also present.

Manoj Verma enquired about his condition and advised him to undergo advanced medical treatment at the earliest.

Doctors Fear Partial Finger Loss

From the airport, Lakshmikanta was taken to a private hospital in Kolkata for further examination.

According to doctors, two sections of one finger have been severely damaged because of frostbite suffered during the expedition. Medical experts are considering surgery, and there remains a possibility that the affected portion may need to be removed.

Despite the serious nature of the injury, Lakshmikanta remains mentally strong.

He stated that losing part of a finger would not weaken his spirit and insisted that he wants to recover quickly and return to mountain training as soon as possible.

“Everest Hat-Trick Is My Goal”

Speaking after his return, Lakshmikanta said he would first spend some time at the police barracks in Barrackpore before travelling to his home in Tamluk, Purba Medinipur, to meet his family.

After spending time with them, he plans to resume training again.

His ultimate goal now is to scale Everest for a third consecutive time and create history. He also dreams of becoming a contender for the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, one of India’s highest honours in adventure sports.

Family Worried About His Future

Lakshmikanta’s personal life has also drawn attention. He remains unmarried, and according to reports, his family was previously unaware of the full extent of the risks involved in his mountaineering pursuits.

They reportedly learned many details of his expeditions through media coverage.

While his parents are proud of his achievements, they are naturally concerned about his safety and future. Family members reportedly want him to think about settling down and reducing the number of dangerous expeditions.

Determination Remains Unbroken

Lakshmikanta, however, remains completely focused on his mountaineering ambitions.

For him, the Everest hat-trick remains the biggest target at this stage of life. Until that dream is fulfilled, he does not wish to shift his attention elsewhere.

Physical pain, ongoing treatment and the fear of losing a finger have not reduced his determination. Instead, he wants to use these challenges as motivation to prepare once again for the world’s tallest mountain.

His courage, resilience and refusal to surrender to adversity have already made him an inspiration for many across Bengal and beyond.

গড়াপেটার অভিযোগে গ্রেফতার আরও ১, মুখ খুললেন লাল-হলুদ শীর্ষ কর্তা

Sources reveal that last Sunday, police arrested Akash Das in connection with a match-fixing case. During the investigation, Sujay Bhowmik’s name came up. Their close relationship and financial transactions drew the attention of the police. It is alleged that Sujay was involved in fixing several local football matches in Kolkata.

According to police sources, the accused not only fixed matches in exchange for money but also misused technology in the process. Cases have been filed under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, and both men were arrested by Belgharia Police. Investigators believe more names could surface as the inquiry continues.

Officials of the “Big Three” Kolkata clubs have expressed satisfaction over the police action. Mohun Bagan secretary Srinjoy Bose said, “I think these arrests are completely justified. We had also heard about their involvement. The police acted at the right time—this is a good sign for football. The IFA should have increased monitoring earlier.”

East Bengal official Debabrata Sarkar said, “The first credit goes to the IFA, then to the Sports Minister. He wanted the matter to come to light. The Police Commissioner also deserves thanks. When match-fixing is destroying the integrity of football worldwide, Bengal has shown how to take a stand against it.”

Police claim the investigation is still in its early stages. In the coming days, several other individuals associated with football organizations may be questioned. The police are determined to uncover the masterminds behind this “invisible game” that threatens the spirit of the sport.

গড়াপেটার অভিযোগে গ্রেফতার শতাব্দীপ্রাচীন ক্লাবের দুই কর্তা

Police sources said that the match-fixing ring was also being run through the misuse of information technology. As a result, a case has been filed at Belgharia police station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act. The two were called in for questioning on Sunday afternoon and were arrested after lengthy interrogations in the evening.

Match-Fixing Shadows Club’s Internal Conflicts

Football circles claim that Akash Das was responsible for team formation at one of Kolkata’s historic clubs. He had been assembling teams for the club for the past three years. Club sources said that due to financial difficulties, the club’s officials had given him this responsibility. However, the other officials claimed that they had had no contact with Rahul Saha over the past three months. There is little detailed information available about Rahul Saha.

Match-Fixing Allegations Have Surfaced Before

Earlier this year, during the Kolkata League, match-fixing allegations had surfaced against Khidderpore and Messers Clubs. Complaints had been filed against Khidderpore’s Abhik Guha and Messers’ two players, Muslim Molla and Sannik Murmu. The police investigation began based on reports from organizations working against match-fixing in coordination with the IFA.

A few days ago, during a meeting with IFA officials, Kolkata police stated that they had obtained some important information regarding match-fixing. This was followed by the double arrest on Sunday night.

Police claim that the mobile phones and financial transaction records of the two arrested officials are being examined. Investigators are also looking into whether there is any connection with international betting syndicates. The incident has caused a major stir in Kolkata’s football circles. Some in the football community say, “Such incidents are tarnishing the image of Kolkata football. The IFA needs to take stricter action.”