Hindu temple in Australia defaced with racist graffiti

Canberra: In a recent disturbing act of racial violence, a prominent Hindu temple in Melbourne was vandalised with racist graffiti in Victoria, Australia. This incident has raised concerns within the community about the increasing hate attacks on Hindus in the country.

The incident occurred at Shree Swaminarayan Temple as it was smeared with a hateful slur that read “Go Home” and used words like “brown” along with abusive slang, according to media reports.

Additionally, the same racist message was also found on the walls of two nearby Asian-run restaurants, which further outraged the people who raised serious concerns over the hate attacks.

Confirming the incident, Victoria Police mentioned they are investigating “four linked incidents in Boronia,” including the temple and two restaurants.

“Police are investigating following reports of graffiti in Bayswater and Boronia on July 21... It is understood graffiti was spray-painted on the front of a healing centre on the Mountain Highway overnight,” Australian media outlet The Australia Today quoted the police as saying.

“Shortly after, graffiti was discovered on a temple on Wadhurst Drive in Boronia about 9.30 a.m. Two further restaurants were located with graffiti on Boronia Road,” it added. (IANS)

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