Lately the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Australia was vandalized in Melbourne, to this India has strongly condemned the action of the vandalism, on Thursday.
In the process of vandalism three Hindu temples there and the graffiti on them which included the glorification of anti-India terrorists in Australia.
The Indian High Commission in Canberra said in a strongly worded statement, “the frequency and impunity with which the vandals appear to be operating are alarming, as are the graffiti which include the glorification of anti-Indian terrorists”.
Commission has also stated that these incidents are clear attempts to sow hatred and division among the peaceful multi-faith and multi-cultural Indian-Australian community. And further conveyed concerns about the so-called referendum in Melbourne and Sydney, announced by the proscribed organisation, the Sikhs for Justice next week.
“Like India, Australia is a proud, multicultural country. We have been shocked at the vandalism of two Hindu temples in Melbourne, & Australian authorities are investigating. Our strong support for freedom of expression does not include hate speech or violence,” Australia’s High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell tweeted recently.
In this month several cases to disrespecting the Hindu temples have came from Australia, the Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne, the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria and the ISKCON temple in Melbourne were defaced by ‘anti-social elements’ with anti-India graffiti.
The High Commission has urged the Australian Government to ensure the safety and security of members of the Indian community and their properties in Australia and to not allow the use of Australian territory for activities detrimental to the territorial integrity, security and national interest of India. The Australian High Commission in New Delhi has also expressed concern over the incidents, saying the matters are under investigation.
The high commission in Australia has stated that “that pro-Khalistan elements are stepping up their activities in Australia, actively aided and abetted by members of proscribed terrorist organisations such as the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and other inimical agencies from outside Australia and it is hoped that not only will the perpetrators be brought to justice but suitable action will also be taken to prevent further attempts”.
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