An Indian minister's comment that two female Australian cricketers, who were "touched inappropriately" last week, should've informed authorities before leaving their hotel has sparked a row with many accusing him of victim blaming, BBC reported.

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.

India's cricket board condemned the incident, which has sparked an outpouring of anger globally.

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, according to BBC.