MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya calls for "strict action" in alleged molestation of 2 Australian women cricketers in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday condemned the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore and called for a strict punishment to set an example.
The Madhya Pradesh Minister said that the government has ordered strict action against the accused, Aqueel, who was arrested following an Intensive Strategic Operation.
Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya says, "It is shameful for Indore and the country. We have ordered the relevant officers to take strict action against the accused. An example should be set by giving strict punishment to prevent such an incident."
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 when the incident occurred.
The Australian team's management security complained about the "inappropriate behaviour" faced by the two players, and an FIR was subsequently registered.
Meanwhile, BJP leader Ajay Singh Yadav said that the government will bring new laws to prevent such incidents.
"The incident that occurred in Indore is highly condemnable. The government acted quickly, detained the offender, and will make sure they face the harshest penalties. Additionally, the government will introduce new laws to prevent such incidents from happening again. BJP is dedicated to the safety of foreign nationals and women, and measures are underway to ensure this," Yadav said.
Indore's Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl DCP, Crime Branch), Rajesh Dandotiyan, confirmed that the accused, Aqueel, was arrested and has been charged under Sections 74 and 78 of the BNS.
"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 Aqueel 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 women's Australian Cricket Team were walking towards a cafe from their hotel. We are examining if there were any shortfalls in the security protocols," he added. (ANI)