Bengal wicketkeeper Abishek Porel arrested over rape allegations

Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has been arrested in Hooghly over allegations made by a medical student. The case involves claims of a relationship on the promise of marriage, intimidation and private recordings. Abishek Porel has been arrested on grounds of rape allegations. (Photo: PTI)Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has been arrested in Hooghly in connection with a rape case filed by a medical student. The complaint alleges that Porel established a physical relationship with the woman on the promise of marriage.Porel was taken into custody by police on Tuesday and formally arrested after being questioned. He was subsequently sent for a medical examination and produced before the Chinsurah Court, with the case now moving through the legal process.“Abishek Porel illegally confined the complainant. He denied her food and deliberately kept her isolated. As a result... the complainant became physically weak and was unable to walk properly. Despite having a flight... she was compelled to seek immediate medical attention due to the injuries sustained," the FIR against Porel read.The complaint was filed at Mogra Police Station by the woman, who has alleged that Porel had sexual relations with her after promising to marry her. She has also accused him of recording intimate moments and later intimidating her. The allegations also include an incident in Delhi on April 2, 2026. According to the complaint, the woman was allegedly confined and denied food, leaving her physically weak and requiring medical attention. These claims are part of the complaint and have not been established in court.WHAT THE COMPLAINT ALLEGESThe complainant has alleged that she was in a relationship with Porel and that their families had also discussed marriage. According to her complaint, the situation changed after she allegedly learnt about his relationships with other women, leading to the relationship breaking down. The complaint contains allegations of sexual assault, criminal intimidation and the recording of private moments. It also alleges that private material was later used to threaten or intimidate her.The matter subsequently reached the Calcutta High Court after the complainant approached the court. The court directed the police to take steps to arrest Porel as part of the investigation.CALCUTTA HC ORDERS DEVICE SEIZUREThe court also directed Mogra Police to seize Porel's electronic devices, with the order aimed at preventing the circulation of photographs or other private material linked to the complainant.As part of the investigation, police had already seized a pen drive and sent it for forensic examination.Porel, who represents Bengal in domestic cricket and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, will now face the legal proceedings arising from the complaint.The allegations against him have not been established in court, and the facts of the case will be determined through the ongoing investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.- EndsPublished By: Debodinna ChakrabortyPublished On: Aug 11, 2026 14:42 IST