Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketer Yash Dayal, who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2025 season, has been booked by Ghaziabad police following allegations of sexual exploitation, physical violence, and emotional harassment. A formal FIR was filed on July 7, 2025, under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Key Allegations
According to the FIR:
- The complainant, a woman from Ghaziabad, claims she was in a five-year relationship with Dayal.
- Dayal allegedly promised marriage, introduced her to his family, and exploited her emotionally, physically, and financially.
- She discovered his involvement with other women, leading to conflict and alleged physical abuse.
- The woman also claims Dayal borrowed money from her and others under false pretenses.
Timeline of Events
- June 14: The complainant contacted a women’s helpline no immediate action taken.
- June 21: She escalated the issue via the Uttar Pradesh CM’s IGRS grievance portal.
- July 7: An FIR was formally registered at Indirapuram police station.
Evidence Submitted
The woman has submitted substantial evidence to support her allegations against Yash Dayal. This includes screenshots of text messages, call logs, video recordings, personal photographs, and chat records spanning several years. Police have confirmed that they have received this documentation as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police Action & Legal Status
- Police are investigating the case under BNS Section 69, which deals with sexual exploitation by deceit (false promises of marriage, etc.).
- A notice has been issued to Dayal to appear for questioning.
- No arrests have been made yet, but further inquiry and medical evaluations are expected soon.
About Yash Dayal
- Born: December 13, 1997, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Teams: Uttar Pradesh (domestic), RCB (IPL)
- IPL 2025 Stats: 13 wickets in 15 matches
- Dayal played a key role in RCB’s first-ever IPL title win in 2025.
What’s Next?
- The UP CM’s office has instructed police to complete the investigation by July 21, 2025.
- If proven, the charges under BNS Section 69 carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
- The case raises broader concerns around consent, deception, and emotional exploitation in modern relationships.
Written by RITESH SINGH
