 "Woman cricketer molested, bike-riding youth abused…")
Indore Breaking News: A major security lapse has come to light for the Australian women’s cricket team in Indore. Two female cricketers of the Australian team traveling for the Women’s ODI World Cup were molested by a bike-borne youth. The incident happened when the players were walking from Hotel Radisson Blu to a nearby cafe. The incident has raised questions on the security arrangements of the local administration and the police.
According to reports, on the evening of October 24, 2025, the two women cricketers were heading to a cafe a short distance from the hotel when a young man on a motorcycle molested them. Alarmed by the incident, they immediately sent an SOS alert through their security equipment. The alert was immediately received by security officials. On receiving information, security officer Danny Simmons and his team reached the spot. They took charge of the situation and immediately informed the MIG police.
Acting swiftly, the police arrested young Akhil accused of molestation. Based on the complaint of Danny Simmons, an FIR was registered against Akhil at the MIG police station. Preliminary investigation revealed that local resident Akhil took advantage of the situation and committed the crime. Police are now investigating whether it was a planned incident or an accident.
This incident has damaged the reputation of hospitality in Indore. Special security arrangements were in place for the Australian team, but this lapse exposed the flaws in the system. Local people and cricket fans are outraged by the incident and are demanding that there be no laxity in the security of foreign visitors.
Police said that strict action will be taken against the accused. Besides, security will be strengthened to prevent such incidents in future. The Australian team management has also expressed its cooperation with the local authorities in this matter. The incident has brought shame to the city, and people are hoping that such incidents do not happen again.