Calcutta High Court orders arrest of cricketer Porel

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of professional cricketer Abishek Porel and the seizure of his electronic devices in connection with a criminal case alleging assault and intimidation. The order, issued by Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya on July 14, directs police to apprehend the Delhi Capitals and Bengal wicketkeeper-batter to prevent the potential dissemination of sensitive material related to the complainant.

The case stems from a complaint filed earlier this year at Mogra Police Station in West Bengal's Hooghly district. The woman alleges that Porel established a physical relationship with her under the pretext of marriage, recorded their intimate moments, and later threatened to circulate the material. The complaint includes non-bailable offenses under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault and criminal intimidation. The court order references a police communication dated July 6, 2026, which notes that steps have been taken to apprehend the accused but that he remains at large.

In its directive, the court emphasized the urgency of seizing Porel's devices to ensure that "obnoxious data stored therein shall not be further disseminated." The...