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Bengal Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested on Rape Allegations
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 04:39 PM
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West Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel was taken into custody by police on charges of rape, following an investigation into a complaint filed by a woman in the state.
Abhishek Porel, a domestic cricketer from West Bengal, was arrested by the police on Monday after a woman lodged a complaint alleging rape. The arrest was made at a police station in the state, where Porel was booked under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
According to police statements, the complainant claimed that Porel had assaulted her in a private setting. The police have taken Porel into custody and are conducting a preliminary investigation. He has been remanded to police custody for further interrogation.
Porel, who has played for the Bengal cricket team in domestic tournaments, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the allegations. His teammates and the cricket association have expressed concern over the situation.
The legal process will involve a detailed inquiry, and Porel is expected to appear before a magistrate soon. If found guilty, he could face significant prison time under the provisions of the law.
According to police statements, the complainant claimed that Porel had assaulted her in a private setting. The police have taken Porel into custody and are conducting a preliminary investigation. He has been remanded to police custody for further interrogation.
Porel, who has played for the Bengal cricket team in domestic tournaments, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the allegations. His teammates and the cricket association have expressed concern over the situation.
The legal process will involve a detailed inquiry, and Porel is expected to appear before a magistrate soon. If found guilty, he could face significant prison time under the provisions of the law.