Famous Indian cricketer arrested on rape charges after marriage promise

Porel, who has played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, was arrested by police in West Bengal’s Hooghly district.

Hooghly Rural Superintendent of Police Kunar Bhushan Singh said a case had been registered against Porel and a court had issued an arrest order.
"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," he told PTI.

Police investigate allegations

Porel was arrested by Mogra police late Monday night and was expected to appear before a court in Chinsurah.
The arrest followed a complaint filed by a woman medical student from Karnataka.

Police registered a case under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 69.
The case also includes provisions of the Information Technology Act, according to police sources.

Woman alleges long relationship

The woman filed her complaint at Mogra police station on June 23.
She alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship for around three-and-a-half years.

According to the complaint, the two had planned to get married.
The allegations are now being investigated by police, while the legal process will determine the case.

The arrest follows serious allegations that have now entered the legal process.
At this stage, the allegations remain claims and must be tested through the investigation and court proceedings.

Porel’s previous involvement with Delhi Capitals has also drawn attention to the case.
The next important development will be the court proceedings and any further findings from the police investigation.

Also read: Indian nationals arrested in Canada after $139 million drug seizure

Also read: Indian cargo ship sinks after Red Sea attack near Yemen