Indian minister accused of victim blaming after Australian cricketers' assault
But Kailash Vijayvargiya, a state minister, raked up a controversy by saying this was "a lesson for authorities as well as the players" who should have informed the security or administration before going out.
India's cricket board condemned the incident, which has sparked an outpouring of anger globally.
The incident occurred in Indore in Madhya Pradesh state on Thursday as the players were walking to a cafe. Police said the man who harassed them has been arrested.
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