Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel arrested on rape charges
Porel was arrested by the Mogra police late on Monday (August 10, 2026) night and is likely to be produced before a court in Chinsurah later on Tuesday (August 11, 2026)
Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel, known for his stint with Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has been arrested on rape charges. According to an official, the arrest took place in Hooghly district on August 10, 2026, following allegations of sexual relations with a woman in exchange for marriage. The woman, a medical student from Karnataka, lodged a complaint at the Mogra police station on June 23, 2026.
Porel was subsequently arrested by the Mogra police late on Monday, August 10, 2026, and is expected to be presented in court in Chinsurah on August 11, 2026. The case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 69, along with provisions of the Information Technology Act. Porel's family and representatives are yet to respond to the allegations.
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