Melbourne’s Indian Consulate Attacked by Unknown Offenders,
India Raises Concern with Australia

Los Angeles/Apr 11, 2025
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Unidentified individuals vandalised the Indian Consulate in Melbourne this week, prompting India to raise the matter with Australian authorities. Graffiti was discovered at the main entrance of the consulate, located at 344 St Kilda Road, early Thursday morning.

Victoria Police responded to the scene on April 10 following reports of the damage. According to officials, the vandalism occurred overnight between April 9 and 10. Authorities have launched an investigation, which remains ongoing.

Indian Embassy Issues Statement
Reacting to the incident, the Indian Embassy in Australia stated that it has taken up the issue with local officials and is working to ensure the safety of its diplomatic personnel and facilities.

The Embassy posted on X :
“The incident of defacing at the premises of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne by miscreants has been raised with Australian authorities. All necessary steps are being taken to ensure safety and security of Indian diplomatic and consular premises and personnel in the country.”

Ongoing Pattern of Targeted Attacks
The incident adds to a string of similar attacks in recent years. In 2023, two Hindu temples in Canberra were vandalised by masked attackers. That same year, Khalistani flags were tied to the Indian Consulate in Brisbane shortly after a visit from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Australian authorities, including Victoria Police and the State Government, have pledged to clamp down on hate-fueled crimes. However, several Indian-Australian community leaders have expressed concern over the perceived delay in responding to such incidents compared to those involving other communities.

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