RCB’s Yash Dayal booked in sexual harassment case after woman alleges abuse

Yash Dayal, a fast bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been charged under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after a woman from Ghaziabad made severe charges of sexual exploitation. The FIR, filed at the Indirapuram police station, accuses the cricketer of mentally, physically, and financially abusing the woman over a five-year relationship based on a fraudulent promise of marriage.

The woman, who submitted her complaint with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Grievance Portal (IGRS) on June 21, said that she was introduced to Dayal’s family and treated as a potential partner. However, she claimed that Dayal thereafter became violent and continued to manipulate her emotionally, despite pledges of marriage.

Complaint against Yash Dayal.

The complainant alleged that her connection with Dayal began in late 2020, after they met over social media. Their initial meeting apparently occurred in Prayagraj, after which she claims she stayed at the cricketer’s home and formed a deep bond with his family. The woman said that she attended the IPL 2022 final with Dayal’s family and accompanied them on a trip to Ooty.

Despite appearing to be a committed pair in public, the woman alleged that Dayal avoided discussing marriage and was engaged with several other women. In April 2025, she was allegedly contacted by another woman who was in a relationship with the pace and supplied evidence of his infidelity. The complainant claims that three more women have come forward with identical allegations.

Dayal records his statement

According to the FIR, Dayal’s family was aware of his actions but allegedly continued to provide false assurances about marriage. She claims that the emotional trauma led her to depression and suicidal thoughts, for which she sought treatment.

The complaint includes chats, screenshots, video call recordings, and photos submitted as evidence. She also alleged financial exploitation, stating that Dayal took money from her and used the same app on their phones to make household purchases.

Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, under which Dayal has been booked, concerns sexual acts carried out through cheating, including false promises of marriage, and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The section is non-bailable. Following the escalation through the CM’s portal, the Ghaziabad police began an investigation, issued a notice to Dayal, and recorded the complainant’s statement. On July 7, Dayal also gave his statement to the police.