Accused in Australian women cricketers' alleged molestation taken on 2-day remand

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): The accused, Aqeel Sheikh, who was arrested in connection with the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, has been taken on a two-day remand by the MIG Police Station.
Earlier, the accused, Aqeel, was identified and arrested following an Intensive Strategic Operation, Indore's Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl DCP, Crime Branch), Rajesh Dandotiyan, confirmed.
The accused has been booked under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), according to the MIG Police Station in-charge, CB Singh.
"The security officers of the women's Australian Cricket Team filed a complaint that two members of the team faced inappropriate behaviour. An FIR was registered, and the accused was identified and arrested following an Intensive Strategic Operation. The accused Aqeel is a resident of Azadnagar," he said while speaking to ANI.
"He has been charged under sections 74 and 78 of the BNS. The incident occurred around 11 am on October 23, when members of the Australian women's cricket team were walking towards a cafe from their hotel. We are examining if there were any shortfalls in the security protocols," he added.
This comes after Cricket Australia released a statement to confirm that two members of the Australian women's team were allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" on Thursday.
The Australian team is currently in Indore for the ongoing Women's World Cup. On Thursday morning, two Australian women's cricketers left their team hotel and headed to a cafe.
It was during this period that the two Australian cricketers were allegedly "inappropriately touched". The Australian team's management security complained about the "inappropriate behaviour" faced by the two players, and an FIR was subsequently registered.
"CA can confirm two members of the Australian Women's team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe in Indore. The matter was reported by team security to police, who are handling the matter," CA said in a statement as quoted by Fox Sports Australia.
The incident has sparked a political row over women's safety in the state.
Earlier today, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra Patwari condemned the incident and asked Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to take cognisance of the incident and ensure that the accused is duly punished.
Taking a dig at the state government, Patwari said that the government plays an important role in ensuring the players' security.
The Congress leader said, "When an international cricket match is organised in any city, the government plays an important role in the security of the players. Respecting and honouring guests is the responsibility of all of us."
"An incident like this happening in Indore is a matter of shame for all of us. Chief Minister should take cognisance of this matter and ensure that whoever is responsible is duly punished," he added. (ANI)