New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- 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,...