Another Hindu temple vandalized by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Melbourne, Jan 18: In yet another Khalistani vandalization of a Hindu temple in Australia, the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs was allegedly vandalized.

 

Anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti were painted near the temple premises during vandalization. Slogans like "26 January D-Day", "Khalistan Zindabad" and "Target Modi" were painted on the walls of Hindu temples.

 

 

 

Hindu Council of Australia’s Victoria chapter President Makrand Bhagwat was quoted as saying to The Australia Today, "I can’t tell you how upset I am for witnessing a second Hindu Temple vandalised for Khalistan propaganda."

 

 

In less than a week, Khalistan supporters allegedly attacked and vandalized a Hindu temple in Melbourne, Australia. The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Melbourne's northern suburb of Mill Park had unsightly pictures painted on its walls.

 

 

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir stated in its release that they are "deeply saddened and shocked by these acts of vandalism and hate." It said that they have remained committed to "peaceful coexistence and dialogue to all faiths." BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir further said that they have informed the authorities regarding the incident.

 

 

It is pertinent to mention that on the evening of 15th January 2023, Khalistan supporters tried to draw support for their referendum through a car rally in Melbourne. However, they failed miserably as less than two hundred people gathered out of an almost 60,000-strong Melbourne community.