The police on Friday arrested the man involved in the incident on Thursday morning. Sub-Inspector Nidhi Raghuvanshi said that the two cricketers had stepped out of their hotel and were walking towards a café when a man on a motorcycle started following them
The cricketers were in Indore for a match against South Africa. PIC/PTI
Two Australian women cricketers, taking part in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, were allegedly stalked, and one of them was molested by a motorcycle-borne man in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, police said on Saturday.
The police on Friday arrested the man involved in the incident on Thursday morning. Sub-Inspector Nidhi Raghuvanshi said that the two cricketers had stepped out of their hotel and were walking towards a café when a man on a motorcycle started following them. He allegedly touched one of them inappropriately and rode off, she said.
According to the FIR, the duo contacted their team security officer, Danny Simmons, and shared their live location with him, and he then passed it on to the local security liaison officer. Based on this, the police team was able to reach the spot immediately. A first information report was registered under section 74 (use of criminal force to outrage a woman’s modesty) and 78 (stalking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Kunal Ghosh
Raghuvanshi said that a bystander noted the suspect’s motorcycle number, based on which the accused, Akil Khan, was apprehended. “Khan has prior criminal cases registered against him, and an investigation is on in the case,” she added.
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), in a statement said, “No woman should ever have to endure such trauma, and our thoughts and support are with those impacted by this distressing incident. This unfortunate event has deeply affected everyone from MPCA, who cherishes the values of respect, safety, and dignity of women.” “It is truly inspiring to see the players rise above this painful experience and continue to compete with courage and determination, carrying the pride of their nation on their shoulders in the match against South Africa”
The Trinamool Congress state general secretary Kunal Ghosh emphasised that the incident took place in a BJP-led MP, adding, “Mind, this happens during the double-engine government rule. It has lowered our heads before the entire world.” Meanwhile, State Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya termed it as shameful and said strict action should be taken against those involved. “This is a matter concerning the country’s prestige and honour.”
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