Abishek Porel arrested in rape case involving Delhi Capitals player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Cricketer Abishek Porel was arrested by Bengal Police on August 11 in connection with a rape case filed by a medical student. The arrest followed a Calcutta High Court directive, with allegations including a promised marriage, criminal intimidation, and recording intimate moments. The complainant alleges she was assaulted in Delhi on April 2, 2026, and denied food. Porel has denied the allegations and expressed his intent to respond after the police inquiry. The investigation continues following his arrest.
- •Porel was formally arrested after questioning by police.
- •Allegations stem from a complaint filed at Mogra Police Station.
- •The case includes claims of assault and intimidation.
- •Porel was a player for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
- •The investigation is ongoing with court proceedings to follow.
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"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.
"Porel was arrested by Mogra police and is expected to be produced before a court in Chinsurah later on Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:19 PMWho is Abhishek Porel? All about Delhi Capitals cricketer arrested on rape charges
Porel was arrested by Mogra police and is expected to be produced before a court in Chinsurah later on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:06 PMIPL cricketer Abishek Porel arrested in rape case; Bengal Police take Delhi Capitals player into custody
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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