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IPL Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested on Rape Charges

Aug 11, 2026
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IPL cricketer Abhishek Porel arrested over rape allegations

## Arrest Details

Abhishek Porel, a cricketer associated with the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, was taken into custody by police in Hooghly district. The arrest followed a complaint from a medical student who accused him of engaging in sexual relations under the pretense of marriage.

## Legal Proceedings

The Hooghly (Rural) Superintendent of Police, Kunar Bhushan Singh, confirmed the registration of a case against Porel. A court order mandated his arrest, and he was detained by Mogra police. Porel is scheduled to appear in court in Chinsurah.

## Allegations and Charges

The complaint, lodged on June 23, details a relationship spanning over three years, with marriage plans allegedly discussed. The case involves charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 69, and the Information Technology Act.

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