Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya sparked outrage with his remarks blaming Australian women cricketers for a molestation incident that occurred in Indore last week. The Urban Development and Housing Minister suggested that the playersβ decision to leave their hotel without informing anyone contributed to the unfortunate event.
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The comments came after two Australian players were allegedly harassed by a motorcyclist in Indore while walking to a cafΓ© on Thursday morning β a day after their victory against England in the ICC Womenβs World Cup. Cricket Australia confirmed the incident, adding that it had been reported to the police, who arrested the accused within six hours.
βOther Cricketers Will Also Learn a Lesson,β Says Vijayvargiya
Rajesh Dandotiya, Additional DCP (Indore Crime Branch), identified the accused as Aqeel, who had a prior criminal record. He was apprehended after an extensive search operation. The BCCI, through secretary Devajit Saikia, strongly condemned the incident and stated that safety measures would be reviewed if required.
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) also expressed deep regret and issued an apology to the Australian team for the distressing episode.
Vijayvargiya, however, maintained that the situation should serve as a learning experience for visiting athletes.
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Australia, which finished on top of the Womenβs World Cup league stage, has continued its campaign despite the unsettling episode. The Meg Lanning-led side will face India in the semi-final on October 30 in Navi Mumbai, while South Africa will take on England in Guwahati in the other semi-final.
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