Attack on Indian in Australia a very serious matter: India

Bangalore: India on Monday reacted strongly to
yet another attack on Indians in Australia, terming it a "very serious matter" and said measures are needed for the community`s safety there.

A Sikh was punched in his head by a group of Australians who also removed his turban while he was sleeping at a bus stop in Melbourne.

"Certainly, this matter of attack on people of Indian origin in Australia is a very serious matter and Government of India is very concerned over this matter", External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vishnu Prakash told reporters here.

"The matter has been taken up at the highest level with the Australian side", he said, adding "measures have to be taken to put an end to this".

Bureau Report