The Indian Consulate in Australia desecrates in shocking act of vandalism | Today news

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne was vandalized on Thursday, who asked the Indian High Commissioner to discuss the issue with the Australian authorities. The front entrance to the Indian Consulate, located in St Kilda Road 344, was profaned early Thursday morning with a graffiti. ‘The incident of dissatisfaction on the Consulate General of India in Melbourne by offenses was raised with the Australian authorities. All necessary steps are taken to ensure the safety and safety of the Indian diplomatic and consular premises and staff in the country, ‘the Indian High Commissioner later said in a statement. According to reports, the vandalism at the Indian Consulate took place at 1am on Thursday morning. Later, while a complaint was filed, Victoria police reached the place to start an investigation. A police spokesman also shared a statement on the vandalism at the Indian Consulate, saying: ‘Officers believe that the leading entrance to the building overnight, at one time or another between Wednesday 9 and Thursday, April 10, was transferred. An investigation into the damage remains in progress. ” In 2024, two Hindu temples in Canberra – one in Florey and another in Mawson – were broken into and vandalized. The offenses broke into the donors. They also stole some from another temple. Australian Foreign Minister Wong then said: “With regard to the vandalism you describe, I know that our local members have expressed a very strong view on … especially in the week of Diwali, it is a very disturbing thing for members of the faith community and the Indian community.” First published: 11 Apr 2025, 07:29 PM IST