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Crime-Justice

Man arrested after molesting Australian female cricket players in Indore for world cup

IANS | October 25, 2025 02:47 PM

INDORE: In a disturbing incident that has spotlighted women's safety concerns in Indore, Madhya Pradesh Police arrested 28-year-old Aqeel, a resident of Azad Nagar, for allegedly molesting two Australian women cricketers in Indore, who were lodging in a prominent hotel for the ICC Women's World Cup.

According to police officials, “The incident occurred at around 11 am on Thursday when the two players were en route to a cafe situated approximately half a kilometer away from the hotel.”

The players immediately sent an SOS alert. The duo contacted their team security officer, Danny Simmons, who coordinated with local security liaison officers and dispatched a vehicle for assistance. The Australian team security manager also filed a complaint at MIG police station.

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