German Woman Sexually Harassed at Indore's Gandhi Hall; Security Guard Arrested

A 35-year-old German woman visiting Indore's Mahatma Gandhi Hall was allegedly sexually harassed by a security guard, leading to the guard's arrest. The incident occurred when the woman, who is on a two-year work visa in India and employed in Delhi, was taking photos with a friend.

The accused, 28-year-old Deepak Kumar, reportedly made indecent remarks and then sexually harassed the woman. Her cries for help alerted other visitors, and police were immediately called. Initially, the woman was in trauma and hesitant to file a formal complaint, but authorities provided counseling.

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The woman visited Gandhi Hall on Tuesday when the accused made indecent remarks at her. Later, while she was taking selfies with her friend, he sexually harassed her. The woman cried for help, and other visitors rushed to her aid. Police were informed immediately. Initially, the woman, who was in trauma, refused to register a case, but we counselled her.

Kumar, a resident of Sehore, was allegedly intoxicated during the incident. He was employed on a contractual basis. Police registered a case against him under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha, which deals with assault or criminal force with the intent to outrage a woman's modesty. Authorities stated that Kumar would not go unpunished.

The incident has sparked concerns about the safety and security at the historic Mahatma Gandhi Hall, a popular site for both domestic and international visitors. This event also brings to mind a similar incident in October 2025, when two Australian cricketers visiting Indore were stalked and inappropriately touched, highlighting ongoing issues with tourist safety in the city.

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In the absence of an FIR, we could not take strict action against the accused. We did not want to let him go unpunished, so we persuaded the woman to lodge a formal complaint.