Melbourne: The Indian Consulate in Melbourne has been vandalized. The Consulate General of India in Melbourne has once again been targeted in an act of vandalism.
We’ve seen similar acts of vandalism in the past, including attacks on Hindu temples. Now, the Indian Consulate in Melbourne has been defaced with graffiti.
According to Dynamite News correspondent, the consulate is located on 344 St. Kilda Road in Melbourne. The incident was reported around 1:00 AM on April 10th. Victoria Police has confirmed that officers attended the site in the morning and have taken reports of the graffiti.
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Authorities believe the vandalism occurred overnight between Wednesday, April 9th, and Thursday, April 10th. An investigation is now underway.
This is a major diplomatic concern, especially regarding the security of Indian diplomats. While the MEA has previously raised concerns about diplomats' safety in Canada, this time, the issue is in Australia.
The Indian-Australian community has expressed frustration over this pattern of attacks—targeting Hindu temples and now Indian government establishments.
Community leaders say these repeated attacks on religious and diplomatic sites harm Australia’s multicultural society. Victoria Police and the Indian High Commission in Canberra are looking into the matter, assessing how consulate security can be strengthened.
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At this stage, it’s difficult to confirm who is behind this vandalism. In the past, attacks on Hindu temples were linked to Khalistani elements, but there’s no official confirmation yet in this case.
Since it’s a high-security zone, CCTV footage will likely help identify the culprits. While India has strongly raised concerns about attacks on Hindu temples and Indian cultural centers in Australia, the U.S., and Canada, it’s shocking to see the consulate now targeted.
Investigations are ongoing, and further updates are awaited. We’ve seen similar incidents before, like the Swaminarayan Temple vandalism in Melbourne. Now, the Indian Consulate has been attacked.
