A police complaint was lodged against Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper Abishek Porel by a woman who alleged that the cricketer engaged in a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage, and subjected her to assault and criminal intimidation.Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL. (REUTERS)Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel, who came into limelight with Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been arrested in connection over alleged rape, of a medical student, criminal intimidation, and other serious offences. The 23-year-old was arrested by the police from Emami City, which is under the Dum Dum police station, according to Hooghly Rural police SP Kunwar Bhushan Singh.Porel's arrest came after a police complaint was lodged in June against the cricketer by a woman who alleged that he engaged in a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage, and subjected her to assault and criminal intimidation.Porel, who had in the past travelled with the India A team to the UK and Australia, has strongly denied all allegations when the news came out. The complaint was filed by the woman and her mother at the Mogra Police Station in Hooghly district.What is the complaint against Abishek Porel?According to the complaint made by the woman, she alleged that the duo has been in relationship for the past three years. She stated that differences between them started arising a year back, following which Porel started “distancing” himself from her.She further alleged that Porel had promised to marry her but is now unwilling to do so. In her complaint, the woman alleged that Porel had sexual intercourse with her under the promise of marriage and also accused him of assault and criminal intimidation."We have received a complaint and started an investigation," a police official told PTI in June.More to follow….About the AuthorKoushik PaulKoushik lives and breathes sports. After transitioning from his own aspirations of becoming a professional athlete, he successfully channeled that lifelong passion into a prolific career, documenting the action both from the sidelines and the editorial desk. With over eight years of industry experience, Koushik joined LiveMint as a Deputy Chief Content Producer in 2024, following impactful stints at Outlook India, India.com, Sportskeeda, Women’s CricZone, and OrissaPOST. A 2017 Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from Maharaja Manindra Chandra College, Kolkata, Koushik has reported on high-profile events including the FIFA U17 World Cup 2017, Ranji Trophy, FIH Pro League, FIH World League finals, the Indian Premier League, and Lionel Messi’s historic visit to Kolkata in 2025. While he possesses a versatile command over all sports, he finds his niche in cricket, specializing in breaking news, long-form interviews, global sporting updates, and high-energy live blogs. Koushik’s professional perspective was further sharpened through the 2020 AIPS Young Reporters Programme, where he gained invaluable insights from renowned international journalists, including Keir Radnedge and Riccardo Romani from the United Kingdom, and Martin Mazur from Argentina. Currently based between Kolkata and Delhi, Koushik remains at the forefront of the breaking developments that shape the public sporting discourse. When he isn't tracking scores or deconstructing plays, he can be found exploring new landscapes on his travels or channeling his creative energy into the kitchen. If you have a compelling story to share or know an individual who deserves the spotlight, please reach out via email at .Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. HomeNewsIndiaDelhi Capitals wicketkeeper Abishek Porel arrested over alleged rape of medical student, criminal intimidationMore
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