2 Australian Cricketers Allegedly Molested In Indore Ahead Of Women’s World Cup 2025 Fixture, Accused Arrested

Upgraded 25 October 2025 at 16:05 IST

2 Australian cricketers were molested in Indore ahead of their upcoming Women’s World Cup 2025 match.

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The Australian Women’s Cricket Team at the Women’s World Cup 2025|Image: AP

2 days before Australia’s high-voltage clash versus South Africa in the Women’s World Cup 2025, 2 Aussie cricketers were presumably molested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

According to media reports, the terrible occurrence happened on Thursday, October 23, near Khajrana Road, when the Australian Cricket Team was taking a trip to a coffee shop from the Radisson Blu Hotel at around 11:00 AM.

Indore Police Commissionerate, Additional DCP Crime Branch, Rajesh Dandotiya, verified that an FIR was signed up and the implicated was apprehended after a tactical operation.

The Additional DCP Crime Branch of Indore Police Commissionerate, Rajesh Dandotiya, likewise validated that the implicated, Aqeel Khan, has actually been jailed.

“The Security officers of the women’s Australian Cricket Team filed a complaint that two members of the team faced inappropriate behavior. An FIR was registered, and the accused was identified and arrested following an Intensive Strategic Operation. The accused Aqueel is a resident of Azadnagar,” Dandotiya informed ANI.

An FIR under Section 74 (usage of criminal force to outrage a lady’s modesty) and 78 (stalking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has actually been signed up versus the implicated, Aqeel Khan.

“He has been charged under sections 74 and 78 of the BNS. The incident occurred around 11 am on 23rd October, 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,” the Additional DCP Crime Branch included.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Devajit Saikia, likewise opened on the event of the supposed molestation of 2 members of the Australian Women’s Cricket Team, stating that it was really regrettable. He included that the law will take its course to penalize the offender.

“It is a very unfortunate incident. This type of incident brings disrepute. We appreciate the State Police (Madhya Pradesh) for their prompt action to nab the culprit. Let the law take its course to punish the culprit,” Devajit Saikia stated as priced estimate by ANI.

Group Australia have actually shown a spectacular efficiency in the continuous Women’s World Cup 2025. The Aussies played 6 matches up until now in the competition, sealing 5 wins, and one match was cancelled due to rain. Presently, Australia hold the leading area on the standings with 11 points and a net run rate of +1.704.