Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra who was arrested in an alleged assault case in Bengaluru today, has been released on bail.

Reports suggest that Mishra was grilled in a three-hour long interrogation session before being arrested.


Meanwhile, Bengaluru DCP Sandeep Patil stated on Tuesday that Mishra was released on bail, as it is a bailable offence. Amit Mishra was facing criminal charges for assaulting a woman friend in Bangalore recently.



I am waiting for Mishra to appear in the police station. We both will amicably withdraw the case. We were friends. We fought, and continue to remain friends here after, the complainant had said on Oct 22.


Mishra was in Bengaluru last month for Indias pre-tour training camp when he had met the woman.


The police had asked Mishra to appear before them in a weeks time. Mishra was booked under the Indian Penal Code sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 328 (causing hurt with intent to commit an offence).

 
She clarified that that she has not taken the step under pressure.

 
There was no pressure from any quarters, including the BCCI. I am surprised how the media picked up the case, which I have decided to withdraw, she said.