Abishek Porel Arrested: Delhi Capitals Batter Held in Kolkata Over Rape and Intimidation Allegations
Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel has been arrested in Kolkata following allegations of rape, assault, and criminal intimidation filed by a medical student. The arrest follows a Calcutta High Court directive regarding a complaint alleging s*xual relations under a false promise of marriage. Porel has previously denied all accusations.
Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals IPL player Abishek Porel has been arrested by police in connection with a criminal case involving allegations of rape, criminal intimidation, and other serious offences. The arrest was executed by officers from the Dum Dum police station at Emami City, according to Hooghly Rural police Superintendent Kunwar Bhushan Singh. The action follows a complaint filed by a medical student in June, which led to a directive from the Calcutta High Court for the cricketer's arrest.
Details of the Complaint
According to the police complaint, the complainant alleges that she and Porel had been in a relationship for approximately three years, reports NDTV. She claims that the cricketer engaged in a s*xual relationship with her under the "false promise of marriage". Abishek Porel Accused of S*xual Exploitation; IPL Player Denies Allegations.
The victim further alleged that difficulties in the relationship began last year, after which Porel reportedly distanced himself from her. In her complaint, the woman accused the cricketer of assault, criminal intimidation, and refusing to fulfil his alleged promise of marriage. In previous statements regarding the investigation, a police official noted, "We have received a complaint and started an investigation." Porel, who has reportedly denied the allegations in the past, now faces formal legal proceedings.
Professional Background
Abishek Porel, a left-handed top-order batter, has been part of the Delhi Capitals squad in the Indian Premier League since 2023. During the most recent IPL season, he recorded 108 runs across four innings. Porel made his first-class debut for Bengal during the 2021-22 season. Throughout his career, he has participated in 32 first-class matches and 23 List A fixtures. He has also previously travelled with the India A team for tours in the United Kingdom and Australia.
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