Archive · 20 Aug 2026
German Tourist Allegedly Harassed at Indore Gandhi Hall; Guard Arrested
A German woman visited Indore to see the city and take photographs.
She was at Gandhi Hall with a companion.
Police say a security guard approached her and behaved inappropriately.
She objected, and other people gathered nearby.
At first, she did not want to make a police complaint.
She later agreed to complain after police explained that they could take action.
Police arrested the guard, Deepak Meena, and a court sent him to jail.
The report also mentions another alleged harassment case involving Australian cricketers in Indore.
A 35-year-old German woman allegedly faced harassment at Gandhi Hall in Indore.
Police registered a case after she complained about a security guard’s conduct.
The accused guard, identified as Deepak Meena, was arrested and sent to jail.
The woman said the guard made inappropriate comments and obscene gestures during a photo shoot.
The incident follows a separate 2025 allegation involving two Australian women cricketers in Indore.
- Who
- A 35-year-old German woman and security guard Deepak Meena were involved; police handled the case.
- What
- The woman allegedly reported inappropriate comments, obscene gestures and indecent behavior by the guard.
- When
- The report says police disclosed the case on Wednesday; the exact incident date is not specified.
- Where
- Gandhi Hall in the MG Road area of Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The woman was visiting Indore for sightseeing and taking photographs when the alleged incident occurred.
- Location
- Gandhi Hall, MG Road area, Indore
- Visitor
- A 35-year-old German national originally from Berlin who lives in Delhi
- Accused
- Security guard Deepak Meena, a resident of Sehore district
- Police action
- An FIR was registered and Meena was arrested
- Court action
- Meena was produced before a court and sent to jail
- Reported conduct
- The woman alleged inappropriate comments, obscene gestures and indecent behavior
- Related incident
- Two Australian women cricketers were allegedly harassed near Indore’s Khajrana Road on October 23, 2025