Overview
- Barabanki Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya confirmed an FIR at Kotwali Nagar under BNS sections 351(3) for criminal intimidation and 352 for provocation to breach peace.
- Vipraj Nigam reported repeated threats since September 2025 from multiple international numbers and alleged the circulation of fake videos and intimidation of his family.
- The accused has been identified by police as Richa Purohit, with investigators working to trace the calls and verify the claims.
- Media reports carry Richa’s separate allegations of sexual and physical violence against Nigam, which remain uncorroborated in public records.
- Outlets speculate on possible action by Delhi Capitals or the BCCI, but no disciplinary steps have been announced; Nigam’s 2025 IPL season totaled 11 wickets and 142 runs, and he is listed for India A duty starting November 13.