Delhi Capitals’ Abhishek Porel Arrested on Rape Charges in Hooghly

IPL Cricketer Faces Serious Allegations Following Woman’s Complaint of Breach of Promise to Marry

Hooghly, West Bengal – Abhishek Porel, the prominent Bengal cricketer who represents the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), was arrested on Monday night in Hooghly district. The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged by a woman who alleges Porel had sexual relations with her under the false promise of marriage. News agency PTI confirmed the development on Tuesday.

Hooghly (Rural) Superintendent of Police, Kunar Bhushan Singh, informed PTI, “There was a case lodged against him and a court order to arrest him. He was arrested late last night. He will be produced in court today.” Porel was taken into custody by Mogra police and is expected to appear before a court in Chinsurah later on Tuesday for judicial proceedings.

Police sources have revealed that a case has been registered against Porel under various sections of the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including the significant Section 69, which pertains to sexual intercourse by deceitful means or by promising marriage. Additionally, provisions of the Information Technology Act have also been invoked, suggesting potential digital evidence or communication involved in the complaint.

The complaint was filed by a woman medical student from Karnataka at the Mogra police station on June 23rd. In her detailed statement, she asserted that she had been in a committed relationship with Porel for approximately three and a half years and that the couple had made concrete plans to marry. The allegations suggest a serious breach of trust and a misuse of that relationship.

Authorities initiated an investigation immediately upon receiving the complaint, leading to the subsequent arrest after due process and a court order.

Who is Abhishek Porel?

Abhishek Porel, 21, is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter who first gained national attention with his IPL debut for the Delhi Capitals in 2023. Since then, he has participated in 35 IPL matches for the franchise, showcasing his potential on the big stage.

In the recently concluded IPL 2026 season, Porel featured in four matches for the Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals, where he contributed 108 runs across four innings, including some impactful performances that hinted at his growing prowess.

Beyond the glitz of the IPL, Porel has been a consistent performer for Bengal in domestic cricket across all formats. His career statistics reflect a promising talent: he has played 32 First-Class matches, accumulating 1,408 runs at an average of 31.28. In 23 List A matches, he has scored 833 runs with an impressive strike rate of 95.63 and an average of 43.84. Furthermore, he has participated in 61 T20 matches, adding 1,590 runs to his tally.

Porel has proudly represented Bengal in prestigious domestic tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, establishing himself as a key player in the state’s cricketing landscape.

The arrest of such a prominent young cricketer on serious charges is likely to send shockwaves through the cricketing community and raises significant questions about personal conduct and accountability for public figures. The legal proceedings are now underway, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.