Australian Women Cricketers: After reportedly abusing two Australian women cricket players in Indore on Thursday, a 29-year-old chronic offender with a lengthy criminal history was taken into custody. According to authorities, the accused, known as Aqeel alias Nitra, has been charged with molestation, robbery, assault, and attempted murder in at least ten previous criminal cases.

After serving a 10-year sentence, Aqeel was recently released from Bhairavgarh jail, according to officials. His parents were daily wage workers, and he was a painter. His illegal operations began in 2012, according to police records, and numerous cases have been filed under the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act, and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

What Happened to Australian Women Cricketers in Indore?

Around eleven in the morning on Thursday, two Australian women’s cricket players who were in Indore for a Women’s World Cup match were making their way to a café close to their hotel when the startling incident happened. Danny Simmons, the team’s security coordinator, said to the police that Aqeel rode up to the players on a motorcycle, attempted to seize one of them, and then drove away. He came back a few moments later, touched the second cricketer, and then ran away.

The players were so terrified that they sent their security chief an SOS right away. With the help of officers from five different police stations, the Indore Police Commissionerate promptly began a huge manhunt. The offender was traced with the aid of CCTV images from surrounding places. Before being taken into custody,

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What Happened to Aqeel? 

Aqeel lost control of his bike during the chase, crashed, and suffered fractures to his right leg and left hand.

New accusations of stalking and assaulting women have been brought against Aqeel. He has committed numerous offenses while on bond or parole, according to the police, making him a repeat offender. He allegedly used a knife to strike a young couple a year ago and tried to harass the woman. He allegedly stole rifles from Ujjain police officers and attempted to shoot them in another incident.

Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang called the crime “deeply shameful” and said, “The incident is a major embarrassment.” The government took prompt action, and the penalty will be commendable. Since India is co-hosting this year’s Women’s Cricket World Cup, the incident has caused indignation and raised major concerns regarding public safety and player safety during international sporting events.

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