Abishek Porel Arrested: In a major development, Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was arrested by the West Bengal Police in connection with a case involving alleged rape, illegal confinement, and criminal intimidation.
According to media reports, the 23-year-old cricketer was taken into custody from a residential complex in the Dum Dum area under the jurisdiction of the Hooghly Rural police division following directives issued by the Calcutta High Court.
The arrest stems from a formal complaint lodged by a third-year medical student from Karnataka at the Mogra Police Station in Hooghly district.
Following his arrest, Porel was subjected to a mandatory medical examination and subsequently produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Chinsurah, which remanded him to three days of police custody for further interrogation.
Allegations Detailed in the Police Complaint
Abishek Porel Arrested: According to the First Information Report (FIR) and media reports quoting law enforcement officials, the complainant alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship for approximately three and a half years.
The woman stated that the two families were initially aware of the relationship and had even discussed marriage. However, differences reportedly began surfacing around a year ago, after which the cricketer allegedly began distancing himself and refused to fulfill his promise of marriage.
As reported by media outlets citing police sources, the FIR contains severe charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
These include charges relating to sexual intercourse by deceitful means (Section 69 of BNS), assault, wrongful confinement, and criminal intimidation.
In her statement to the police, the complainant further alleged that she was subjected to physical abuse, confined to a room, and denied food during a visit to Delhi.
The complaint asserts that this isolation left her physically weak, forcing her to seek immediate medical attention due to injuries sustained during the incident.
Additionally, the woman accused the cricketer of recording intimate moments without her consent and later using them to intimidate her.
Calcutta High Court Orders Arrest and Device Seizure
Abishek Porel Arrested: The legal proceedings gained momentum after the complainant approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging inaction on the part of local authorities.
Hearing the petition, the High Court directed the Bengal Police to trace and apprehend the cricketer immediately.
Furthermore, the High Court instructed investigating authorities to seize Porel’s electronic devices including laptops, mobile phones, and pen drives to prevent any unauthorized dissemination of private or objectionable photographs.
Police officials subsequently informed the court that a pen drive had already been confiscated and dispatched to a forensic laboratory for detailed analysis.
Police teams from the Hooghly Rural division had previously conducted multiple raids at Porel’s family residence in Chandannagar.
Following high-level discussions led by Hooghly Rural Superintendent of Police Kunwar Bhushan Singh, police traced the cricketer to Dum Dum and executed the arrest order.
Porel’s Response and Legal Stand
Before his arrest, Abishek Porel had publicly denied all accusations, stating that the claims were untrue and surfacing at a time when his cricketing career was progressing well.
In earlier comments to the media, the cricketer maintained that he would cooperate with law enforcement agencies and present his side of the story once formally questioned by the police.
Legal representatives and police authorities have emphasized that the accusations currently remain under active investigation and have not yet been proven in a court of law.
The upcoming judicial process and forensic evaluation of the seized electronic evidence will determine the course of legal action.
Overview of Abishek Porel’s Cricket Career
Abishek Porel, a 23-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, first rose to prominence during the 2021–22 domestic season when he made his First-Class debut for Bengal.
He was later named as a replacement player in India’s squad during the 2022 Under-19 World Cup in the West Indies.
His major breakthrough arrived in 2023 when he was signed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals as a replacement for injured wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
Over three seasons with Delhi Capitals, Porel established himself as a key member of their playing squad, performing notably during the 2024 season where he scored 327 runs at a strike rate exceeding 159.
His strong performances earned him a ₹4 crore retention by Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2025 IPL season.
Across his domestic career, Porel has featured in 32 First-Class and 23 List A matches for Bengal, in addition to traveling with the India A team on overseas tours.
Next Steps in Judicial Custody
Following the rejection of his bail plea by the Chinsurah Court, Porel remains in police custody as investigators cross-examine statements, analyze forensic data from seized digital hardware, and gather evidence related to the complaint.
Law enforcement officials stated that further legal steps will depend on the findings of the ongoing police probe and subsequent court proceedings.
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