Manpreet Vohra on Sunday paid his respects on the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne. Photo: ANI

New Delhi: The Indian High Commissioner in Canberra has condemned the violence towards Indians in Australia.

Manpreet Vohra stated, “India is ‘disappointed’ in Australia for not reining in Khalistani elements despite repeated requests.”

Meanwhile, Manpreet Vohra on Sunday paid his respects on the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne, and mentioned the neighborhood’s issues over the temple’s latest vandalisation. The violence witnessed in Melbourne on Sunday was additionally mentioned.

“Paid respects today at the sacred BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne, a place of spirituality and service. Discussed the peaceful community’s concerns over the recent attack by vandals, and the disturbing violence witnessed yesterday in Melbourne,” the Indian High Commissioner to Australia stated.

On Sunday, males from alleged pro-Khalistani teams attacked Indians carrying the nationwide flag in their palms, The Australia Today reported.

Taking to Twitter, The Australia Today stated “five people were sent to the hospital after the attack.”

“Another video of #Khalistan goons running a mock in #Melbourne’s Federation Square Five injured one in Hospital,” The Australia Today tweeted.

After the video went viral, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa condemned the ‘anti-India activities’ by pro-Khalistani in Australia. “I strongly condemn anti-India activities by pro-Khalistani in Australia,” Sirsa tweeted.

“Anti-social elements that are trying to disrupt the peace & harmony of the country with these activities, must be dealt with strongly and culprits must be brought to books,” Sirsa wrote.

The Indian group was seen working away from the scene whereas the Khalistani group continued to hit them. One particular person was seen breaking an Indian flag and throwing it on the ground.

Earlier, BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in the Mill park space of Melbourne was allegedly vandalised by anti-India parts with anti-India slogans written on the partitions of the temple, positioned in the suburb of Mill Park, The Australia Today reported.

Patel, an onlooker shared how he witnessed the vandalised partitions of the temple when he visited the positioning on Thursday.
“When I reached the temple today morning all walls were coloured with graffiti of Khalistani hatred towards Hindus,” The Australia Today quoted Patel as saying.

He added, “I am angry, scared and dismayed by the blatant display of religious hatred towards the peaceful Hindu community by Khalistan supporters.”

Issuing an announcement to The Australia Today, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir said that they’re “deeply saddened and shocked by these acts of vandalism and hate.” It stated that they’ve remained dedicated to “peaceful coexistence and dialogue to all faiths.” BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir additional stated that they’ve knowledgeable the authorities relating to the incident, as per The Australia Today report.

Various Hindu temples have not too long ago been vandalised in Australia.

India condemned the vandalization of Hindu temples in Australia and stated that the matter has been raised with the Australian authorities in Canberra and requested for expeditious investigation towards the perpetrators.

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