An FIR has been filed against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricketer Yash Dayal following allegations of sexual exploitation, physical violence, and mental harassment made by a woman from Ghaziabad. The FIR was registered at the Indirapuram police station on Sunday night after the complaint was submitted through the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's grievance portal.
According to the FIR, the woman claims to have been in a five-year relationship with Dayal, during which he allegedly exploited her emotionally, mentally, and physically under the false promise of marriage. The complaint states that Dayal repeatedly made false promises of marriage and established physical relations under that pretext. She further alleges that Dayal introduced her to his family, who welcomed her as a daughter-in-law, which deepened her trust.
The woman claims that when she realized the deception and confronted Dayal about his alleged relationships with other women, she was subjected to physical violence and mental harassment. She also alleges financial exploitation during the relationship. Feeling isolated and devastated, she reportedly contacted the women's helpline 181, but alleges that her complaint did not progress at the police station level, prompting her to escalate the matter to the Chief Minister's office. She claims to possess chat records, screenshots, video calls, and photos as evidence.
The FIR has been lodged under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with sexual acts carried out under false pretenses, such as misleading promises of marriage. These acts are considered fraudulent and exploitative and can lead to a prison sentence of up to ten years.
Ghaziabad police recorded the woman's statement last week. Authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the matter, and a medical examination of the victim will be conducted. Police have said that Dayal is yet to provide a statement, but he will soon be arrested.
The allegations have sent shockwaves through the cricket community. Dayal, who was last featured for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, played a key role in his team's maiden IPL triumph.
