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Legal proceedings against cricketer Abishek Porel

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On July 19, 2026, the Calcutta High Court ordered the arrest of professional cricketer Abishek Porel, who plays for the Delhi Capitals and Bengal, following a police complaint filed in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. The allegations include rape, criminal intimidation, and cohabitation based on a promise of marriage. The court also directed police to seize Porel’s electronic devices to protect the complainant’s privacy and prevent the spread of “obnoxious data.” By August 11, 2026, police in Hooghly arrested Porel. The complainant, a medical student from Karnataka, alleged that Porel maintained a relationship with her for approximately three and a half years. Her claims include sexual assault, illegal confinement, and being denied food during an incident in Delhi in April 2026. She further alleged that Porel recorded intimate moments and used the material for intimidation. The case has been registered under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. On August 14, 2026, Porel was denied bail and sent to 14-day judicial custody. While Porel has denied all allegations, the investigation continues following the seizure of his mobile phones and laptops to address concerns regarding the potential circulation of private media.

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