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Two Australian women cricketers were reportedly molested in Indore; the accused was arrested

BCCI condemned the incident and promised to review and tighten security protocols

Opposition parties criticized the state government, calling it a failure in ensuring women’s safety

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, intended to showcase sporting excellence and international camaraderie, has been marred by a disturbing incident in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Two Australian cricketers were reportedly molested while walking from their hotel to a cafe in Indore. The accused, identified as Aqueel Sheikh, was arrested, but the fallout has spiralled into a war of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition parties.

Australia became the first team

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