Abishek Porel arrested in Hooghly over alleged rape, assault and criminal intimidation

Abishek Porel, Delhi Capitals and Bengal cricketer, has been denied bail in an alleged rape and blackmail case involving a medical student. Arrested in Hooghly on August 11, he was sent to 14 days of judicial custody. The complainant alleged he promised marriage, later threatened to share private photos and illegally confined her during an April incident.

Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel was denied bail in the ongoing sexual assault case and will remain in judicial custody for 14 days as the investigation into the allegations continues. Amid the controversy, his brother and Bengal cricketer Ishan Porel has reacted for the first time by sharing a journalist’s post discussing consent.Ishan, who also plays for Bengal in domestic cricket, re-shared a post by journalist Deepika Narayan Bharadwaj, who seemed to sympathise with the plight of Abishek. While Porel did not express his own opinion, he shared screenshots of Deepika's post on his Instagram story and on Facebook. Abishek was arrested for having a three-year relationship with a medical student, on the pre-text of marriage. "How old was this guy when he allegedly made this promise? JUST 20, same age as she was! They were together for 3 years but now he is in Jail because he allegedly broke his promise!!" Bharadwaj posted on social media. "It is insane how easy it is today for a ma life and career to be totally ruined just because a woman felt scorned !!!" she concluded her post.The Moment When Abishek Porel Was Arrested by the Kolkata Police Over Allegations of Sexual Relations on the Promise of Marriage. pic.twitter.com/y0L0liT6hQ— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) August 11, 2026 IPL Cricketer Abhishek Porel Denied Bail, Sent To Judicial Custody For 14 Days In Rape CaseAccording to police, the woman, a medical student from Karnataka, alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship since 2023 and had planned to get married. She claimed that differences arose between them around a year and a half ago.As per reports, the Bengal cricketer blackmailed her and threatened her with the publication of intimate photos and videos. Police had booked him under non-bailable sections and said he would be required to surrender electronic devices, including storage devices, as part of the investigation.

Delhi Capitals cricketer Abhishek Porel has been denied bail in his ongoing sexual assault trial. Porel was arrested in Hooghly over charges of criminal intimidation and a case was registered under Sections of BNS and Sections 66E/72 of the IT Act. The Bengal cricketer will remain in judicial custody for 14 days as investigation over allegations continue. According to police, the woman, a medical student from Karnataka, alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship since 2023 and had planned to get married. She claimed that differences arose between them around a year and a half ago.As per reports, the Bengal cricketer blackmailed her and threatened her with the publication of intimate photos and videos. Police had booked him under non-bailable sections and said he would be required to surrender electronic devices, including storage devices, as part of the investigation.Why Was Abhishek Porel Arrested? DC Star Allegedly Blackmailed, Denied Food & Confined Victim Furthermore, the complaint revealed that Porel had assaulted her during a meeting on April 2, 2026 during the IPL 2026 season. The Delhi Capitals cricketer had confined her and even denied her food, which required her to get medical attention. The allegations are yet to be proven.Porel was produced in court where he was remanded to 14 days in judicial custody as investigation over the allegations continued.

Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, was arrested by police in Hooghly district over allegations of rape, assault, and criminal intimidation.

Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, was arrested by police in Hooghly district over allegations of rape, assault, and criminal intimidation.

Bengal Police arrested cricketer Abishek Porel on Tuesday in connection with a rape case. The arrest followed a directive from the Calcutta High Court regarding the complaint. A medical student alleged a physical relationship on the promise of marriage. The complaint also includes charges of criminal intimidation and recording intimate moments. Porel's career is now overshadowed by these ongoing legal proceedings.

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Delhi Capitals cricketer Abhishek Porel has landed himself in controversy. The Bengal cricketer was arrested from his Kolkata residence in line with allegations of rape and sexual assault. The case stems from a complaint filed at Mogra Police Station in West Bengal’s Hooghly district on June 23. Allegations made by the victimShe and Porel had a relationship for more than three yearsAlleges physical relationship established on the promise of marriageCriminally intimidated herRecorded intimate momentsThreatened to make private photographs publicAssaulted and confined in Delhi during IPL 2026Denied food and required medical attentionHooghly, West Bengal: Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals player Abishek Porel was arrested following a complaint by a woman alleging rape and sexual intercourse on the pretext of marriage. The woman, a medical student in Karnataka, had reportedly been in a relationship with… pic.twitter.com/R4oPtWpb8K— IANS (@ians_india) August 11, 2026 According to police, the woman, a medical student from Karnataka, alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship since 2023 and had planned to get married. She claimed that differences arose between them around a year and a half ago. As per reports, the Bengal cricketer blackmailed her and threatened her with the publication of intimate photos and videos. Police had booked him under non-bailable sections and said he would be required to surrender electronic devices, including storage devices, as part of the investigation.Delhi Capitals Star Abhishek Porel Arrested In Hooghly Over Alleged Rape CaseFurthermore, the complaint revealed that Porel had assaulted her during a meeting on April 2, 2026 during the IPL 2026 season. The Delhi Capitals cricketer had confined her and even denied her food, which required her to get medical attention. The allegations are yet to be proven. He is likely to be produced before a court in Chinsurah later on Tuesday.

Abishek Porel, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was arrested by police over allegations of rape, assault and criminal intimidation.

Hooghly district police arrested Delhi Capitals batter Abhishek Porel late Monday night. A woman accused the Bengal cricketer of rape after a promise of marriage. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. The complaint was filed by a medical student from Karnataka. Porel is expected to be produced before a court in Chinsurah.

Bengal Police arrested cricketer Abishek Porel on Tuesday in connection with a rape case. The arrest followed a directive from the Calcutta High Court regarding the complaint. A medical student alleged a physical relationship on the promise of marriage. The complaint also includes charges of criminal intimidation and recording intimate moments. Porel's career is now overshadowed by these ongoing legal proceedings.

A police complaint was lodged against Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper Abishek Porel by a woman who alleged that the cricketer engaged in a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage, and subjected her to assault and criminal intimidation.

Delhi Capitals cricketer Abhishek Porel was arrested in Hooghly on Monday night in connection with an alleged rape case. A medical student had filed a complaint accusing Porel of having a physical relationship with her on the false promise of marriage. The Calcutta High Court had earlier ordered his immediate arrest after the woman alleged that he threatened to leak her intimate photos and videos.Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel has been arrested in Hooghly over allegations of r@pe. The arrest comes following a complaint by a medical student.— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) August 11, 2026 A complaint against Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel was filed at Mogra Police Station in West Bengal’s Hooghly district on June 23. Police booked him under non-bailable sections and said he would be required to surrender electronic devices, including storage devices, as part of the investigation.According to police, the woman, a medical student from Karnataka, alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship for nearly three years and had planned to get married. She claimed that differences arose between them around a year and a half ago. The matter had reportedly come to the police’s attention earlier, but no formal complaint was filed at the time.Police have registered a case against the cricketer under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 69, along with provisions of the Information Technology Act, police sources said as per PTI. Shocker! Calcutta HC Orders Immediate Arrest Of IPL Star Abhishek Porel In Alleged Rape CaseThe left-handed wicket-keeper batsman has been part of the Delhi Capitals squad in the Indian Premier League over the last two seasons. After making his IPL debut as a replacement for Rishabh Pant, Porel impressed with consistent performances and established himself as an important player for the franchise. He has denied the allegations and has made no comment since the court order.

Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was arrested in connection to a criminal case registered on the complaint of a medical student alleging rape and criminal intimidation.

Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was arrested in connection to a criminal case registered on the complaint of a medical student alleging...