Two members of the Australian women’s cricket team, currently in India for the ICC Women’s World Cup, were allegedly molested on a street in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday while walking from their hotel to a nearby cafe.
The players triggered an SOS alert at the time of the incident, prompting security officers to respond immediately. Danny Simmons, who oversees security for the Australian squad, lodged a complaint at the MIG police station later that day. Following the complaint, police registered a case and arrested the suspect, identified as Aqeel Khan, who was riding a motorcycle during the incident. The players are staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel with the rest of their team.
Police said the accused was apprehended on Friday based on a motorcycle registration number recorded by a witness. According to investigators, the man followed the two cricketers on his bike on Khajrana Road, touched them inappropriately and fled. The players then contacted their security officer, who coordinated assistance with local liaison staff.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Himani Mishra met the players, took their statements and registered a First Information Report under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which relate to outraging a woman’s modesty and stalking. Authorities added that the arrested man has previous criminal records and further investigation is under way.
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