This special report looks at the shocking harassment of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Minister of State Kailash Vijayvargiya condemned the incident and promised strict action against the accused, who was arrested. The minister called it a “shameful” act and further stated that “this is the honor of our country”. The incident occurred when the players were walking from their hotel to a cafe. The accused, identified as Aqeel Khan, is said to have a previous criminal record. After the incident, which sparked a political controversy over women’s safety, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association has apologized and security protocols for visiting teams are being reviewed.
