Cricketers should inform the local administration or their team security officials when stepping out, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has said, days after two Australian women players were allegedly stalked and molested in Indore.

“Players should keep the local administration or their security [officials] informed when they are going out. There is a huge craze for cricket players [in India], like it is for football players in England. Players sometimes don’t realise their fame but they are very popular. They should also be careful,” Mr. Vijayvargiya, also the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Indore, told reporters.

“This incident is lesson for both us and the players,” he said.

Accused in custody

Meanwhile, a court in Indore on Sunday (October 26) sent the accused, A

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