The Yash Dayal POCSO case has sparked fresh controversy in Indian cricket, as the RCB pacer now faces a second FIR — this time filed in Jaipur under the stringent POCSO Act. The allegations involve a minor girl who has accused him of repeated rape and exploitation.
As per the FIR registered at Jaipur’s Sanganer Sadar Police Station, the survivor, a 17-year-old aspiring cricketer, claims she met Dayal in 2023. She alleges that he promised to support her cricketing ambitions, but instead sexually assaulted her at a Sitapura hotel and continued the abuse over time. Since the initial incident occurred when she was a minor, the police have booked Yash Dayal under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, alongside IPC Section 376 for rape.
This is the second serious legal case against the cricketer. Earlier this year, a woman from Ghaziabad filed a separate FIR accusing Dayal of sexually exploiting her under false promises of marriage. In that case, the Allahabad High Court has granted a temporary stay on his arrest, but investigations are ongoing.
In the Jaipur matter, police officials have begun collecting hotel records, call data, and CCTV footage as part of their investigation. No arrest has been made yet, but sources confirm the case is being taken seriously due to the involvement of a minor and the use of POCSO charges.
The Yash Dayal POCSO case has ignited debate online, with fans divided between calls for suspension and demands for a fair trial. So far, neither RCB nor the BCCI has commented on the development.
Dayal had earned praise for his performance with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024. However, with two FIRs now against him, his future in Indian cricket remains deeply uncertain. The legal proceedings in both cases will determine the next chapter for the young pacer.
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FAQs
What is the Yash Dayal POCSO case?
It refers to rape allegations filed against cricketer Yash Dayal in Jaipur, involving a minor girl and POCSO charges.
Why is Yash Dayal booked under POCSO?
The survivor was 17 years old at the time of the alleged assault, triggering provisions under the POCSO Act.
Is this the first FIR against Yash Dayal?
No, a prior case was filed in Ghaziabad by another woman with similar allegations of sexual exploitation.
Has Yash Dayal responded to the latest FIR?
No official statement has been made by Dayal or his legal team on the Jaipur case yet.
What is the status of the investigation?
The Jaipur police are actively investigating. No arrest has been made, but evidence is being collected.
