Cricketer Abishek Porel Denied Bail in Rape Case, DC Player Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody: Report
IPL cricketer Abhishek Porel has been denied bail and sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court in West Bengal in connection with an alleged rape case. The development follows his recent arrest and ongoing legal proceedings.
Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketer Abhishek Porel was today denied bail by a court in Chinsurah, West Bengal, and subsequently remanded to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with an alleged rape case. As per a report in Free Press Journal, the decision by the court on Friday marks a significant development in the legal proceedings against the wicketkeeper-batsman, who was arrested earlier this week. IPL Player Abishek Porel Arrested in Kolkata over Relationship Fraud Case.
Porel, who represents Bengal in domestic cricket and has played for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, was apprehended by Mogra Police on Monday night, 10 August, following a directive from the Calcutta High Court. He was initially placed in three-day police custody after his bail plea was rejected on Tuesday, 11 August.
Allegations and Investigation
The case against Porel stems from a complaint lodged by a medical student from Karnataka at Mogra police station on 23 June 2026. The complainant alleges that she was in a relationship with Porel for several years and that he had sexual relations with her under the false promise of marriage. The allegations extend beyond the alleged sexual relationship, with the complainant also claiming that Porel subjected her to physical and mental abuse, threatened her, and was in possession of private photographs and videos. Abishek Porel Accused of S*xual Exploitation; IPL Player Denies Allegations.
Police have registered a case against Porel under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), including Section 69, which addresses sexual intercourse obtained by deceitful means, and provisions of the Information Technology Act. The Calcutta High Court had previously intervened in July, directing the police to trace and apprehend Porel and seize his electronic devices to prevent the alleged dissemination of private material.
Legal Ramifications
Porel has denied the allegations against him, having previously indicated he would respond after the police investigation. His arrest and subsequent remand to judicial custody underscore the seriousness of the charges. The legal process is expected to continue, with further court proceedings to determine the veracity of the allegations. The case has drawn considerable attention, casting a shadow over the career of the young cricketer.
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