The Calcutta High Court has directed the police to immediately arrest Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel in connection with an alleged rape case. The court also instructed investigators to seize the cricketer’s electronic devices as part of the ongoing probe into the allegations.

The case has drawn significant attention after the court issued directions aimed at ensuring the investigation proceeds without delay while safeguarding the complainant’s privacy.

High Court directs police action

According to the court’s directions, police have been asked to take Abishek Porel into custody without delay. Investigators have also been ordered to confiscate his electronic devices as part of the evidence collection process.

The matter relates to Mogra Police Station FIR No. 346/2026. The FIR includes non-bailable offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges of rape and criminal intimidation.

What are the allegations mentioned before the court?

The case involves allegations made by a medical student, who is the complainant in the matter. As stated before the court, Porel has been accused of threatening to circulate the complainant’s intimate photographs and videos.

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The court said the authorities must seize his electronic devices to help protect the complainant’s privacy during the course of the investigation.

Court’s direction

The High Court directed police to “immediately arrest” Abishek Porel and “seize his electronic devices” in connection with the alleged rape case. The court further observed that the seizure of electronic devices was necessary “to protect the complainant’s privacy.”

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Investigation continues

The investigation will now proceed under the directions issued by the Calcutta High Court. The allegations against Abishek Porel remain the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation, and the legal process is expected to continue in accordance with the court’s orders.

At this stage, the High Court’s directions relate to the investigation into the allegations contained in Mogra PS FIR No. 346/2026. No further details were included in the court directions referenced above.

The allegations are under investigation, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

FAQs

Why did the Calcutta High Court order Abishek Porel’s arrest?

The High Court directed police to arrest Abishek Porel in connection with an alleged rape case registered at Mogra Police Station.

Why did the court order the seizure of Abishek Porel’s electronic devices?

The court directed police to seize the devices as part of the investigation and to protect the complainant’s privacy.