Photo for representational function just. iStock PTI Melbourne, January 23 A 3rd Hindu temple has actually been vandalised within a fortnight in Australia’s Victoria state supposedly by “Khalistani fans” with anti-India graffiti, according to a media report on Monday. The management of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple, likewise called the Hare Krishna Temple in Melbourne’s Albert Park, on Monday early morning discovered the walls of the revered temple vandalised with graffiti “Hindustan Murdabad”, The Australia Today site reported. “We are surprised and annoyed with this outright neglect for regard for the location of praise,” Bhakta Das, Director of Communication for ISKCON Temple, stated. “A grievance has actually been submitted with Victoria Police and CCTV video footage is being supplied to help them in their pursuit of offenders.” This is the 3rd such occurrence in the nation within a fortnight. On January 16, the historical Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria, was vandalised in a comparable way. On January 12, the Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne was ruined by ‘anti-social components’ with anti-India graffiti. Performing Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan informed The Australia Today, “All Victorians are worthy of to practice their faith devoid of bigotry, vilification and hatred.” “This behaviour is not reflective of most of Victorians. The variety of Victoria is among our greatest properties, and we condemn these attacks,” Allan included. The attack on ISKCON Temple came simply 2 days after Victorian multi-faith leaders had an emergency situation conference with the Victorian Multicultural Commission after which a declaration of condemnation was provided versus the spread of Hindu dislike presumably by Khalistani fans. “This is revolting. We need to not enable this to take place,” Victorian Liberal Party MP Brad Battin has actually informed The Australia Today. Federal Member of Parliament Josh Burns likewise released a declaration stating, “I was surprised today to find out of the despiteful attack on the Hare Krishna temple in Albert Park.” “This is the 3rd occurrence of vandalism versus Hindu locations of praise in Melbourne in current weeks. Shivesh Pandey, an IT specialist and enthusiast of ISKCON temple stated: “In the last 2 weeks, Victoria Police has actually stopped working to take any definitive action versus individuals who are running their hate-filled program versus the tranquil Hindu neighborhood.” India recently condemned the vandalisation of Hindu temples in Australia and stated that the matter has actually been raised with the Australian federal government in Canberra and requested for an expeditious examination versus the wrongdoers. Australian High Commissioner In India Barry O’Farrell provided a declaration after Indian intervention. He stated, “We have actually been stunned at the vandalism of 2 Hindu temples in Melbourne, & Australian authorities are examining,” he tweeted. #Australia
Third Hindu temple vandalised in Australia’s Victoria state within fortnight: Report – The Tribune India
