TMC leader Kunal Ghosh has strongly condemned the molestation attempt involving two Australian women cricketers in Indore, calling the incident "deeply shameful" and criticizing the state government for damaging India's global reputation. He stated, "The Australian cricket players coming to India to participate in the World Cup have faced a disgraceful situation. Despite having a double-engine government of the BJP in Indore, two women experienced a molestation-like incident. BJP has tarnished the reputation of the entire country on the global stage."

The incident occurred on Thursday morning when the cricketers left their hotel to visit a cafe before their match against South Africa. During this time, they were allegedly "inappropriately touched" by a motorcyclist. The Australian team's management reported the incident, leading to the filing of a First Information Report (FIR). Cricket Australia confirmed that two members of their women's team were approached and touched inappropriately.

Devajit Saikia, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), also condemned the incident, emphasizing that India is known for its hospitality. He stated, "It is a very condemnable but stray incident. We have zero tolerance for such incidents. 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. We assure to revisit our safety protocols if required to further tighten the security."

In connection with the case, Aqeel Sheikh has been arrested and is currently on a two-day remand by the MIG Police Station. He has been charged under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The police are investigating the security measures in place at the time of the incident, which occurred around 11 am on October 23, as the cricketers walked towards the cafe from their hotel.