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Abishek Porel denied bail in alleged rape case amid custody

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:17 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Abishek Porel denied bail in alleged rape case amid custody
Summary

Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel has been denied bail following his arrest on August 11 in Hooghly. The case involves a complaint from a medical student who accused him of rape, blackmail, and illegal confinement. Allegations suggest Porel promised marriage but later threatened to release private photos. He has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days as authorities continue the investigation, which has already prompted judicial direction for seizing his electronic devices.

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  • •Abishek Porel arrested in Hooghly on August 11.
  • •Accused of rape, blackmail, and confinement.
  • •Denial of bail results in 14-day judicial custody.
  • •Complaint filed by a medical student.
  • •Court directed police to seize Porel's electronic devices.
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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.

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