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 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, MIG Police Station in-charge CB Singh said.
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.
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.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has condemned the incident in which two Australian cricketers were allegedly "inappropriately touched" in Indore and said there is zero tolerance for such incidents.
Indore's Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl DCP, Crime Branch), Rajesh Dandotiyan, confirmed that the accused, Aqueel, was identified and arrested following an Intensive Strategic Operation.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday condemned the incident of two Australian women cricketers allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" in Indore and said there is need to ensure security of women.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Saturday condemned the incident in which two Australian cricketers were "inappropriately touched" by a motorcyclist in Indore, saying that BCCI and Madhya Pradesh Cricket will take required steps.
Cricket Australia released a statement to confirm two members of the Australian women's team were allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" on Thursday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his discontent with the "unfortunate" incident in which two Australian players competing at the ongoing Women's World Cup faced "inappropriate behaviour" in Indore.
England pulled off a thrilling four-run victory over India in Indore on Sunday, securing their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup. It was a heartbreaker for the hosts, who came agonisingly close in a tense chase but eventually fell short despite valiant knocks from veteran
Speaking to reporters, Vijayvargiya said, "I have been enjoying participating in these celebrations for thirty-five years, especially enjoying Raksha Bandhan and Diwali with them..."