Prime Minister Narendra Modi immediately stated that the Australian PM has assured of Indian group’s security after incidents of vandalism of temples.

“It is a matter of regret that reports of attacks on temples have come regularly from Australia over the past few weeks. It is natural that such news worries everyone in India, disturbs our mind,” PM Modi stated whereas addressing the media.

“I conveyed these feelings and concerns to Prime Minister Albanese and he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is of special priority for him. Our teams will be in regular contact on this matter, and will cooperate as much as possible,” the PM added.

Last week, a distinguished Hindu temple, Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple, in Brisbane was attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters. This was the fourth incident of vandalism in opposition to Hindu temples in two months in Australia.

On January 23, the partitions of the revered ISCKON temple in Melbourne’s Albert Park had been vandalised with graffiti “Hindustan Murdabad”, On January 16, the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria, was vandalised in the same method.

On January 12, the Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne was defaced by ‘anti-social components’ with anti-India graffiti.

India has repeatedly condemned the vandalism in opposition to the Hindu temples in Australia and has raised the difficulty with the Australian authorities.