"We can confirm two members of the Australian women's team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe in Indore. The matter was reported by team security to police who are handling the matter. Reports from India indicate that an arrest has been made and that security protocols in the area were reviewed in the aftermath of the incident. The players have been offered support, and will continue playing in the tournament."
"The incident is understood to have occurred on Thursday in Indore, a day off for the team after their six-wicket victory over England. Rajesh Dandotiya, a deputy police commissioner in Indore, told BBC News Hindi: The accused followed the women players for some distance and kept passing lewd remarks. He then moved his motorcycle closer... making inappropriate physical contact. The accused was identified through CCTV footage and arrested."
Two members of the Australian women's World Cup team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe in Indore on a day off following a six-wicket win over England. Team security reported the incident to local police, who identified and arrested the accused using CCTV footage. The deputy police commissioner said the suspect followed the players, passed lewd remarks, and then moved his motorcycle closer to make inappropriate physical contact. Security protocols in the area were reviewed, the players were offered support, and they will continue competing in the tournament.
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