After Defacement at Consulate Premises in Melbourne, India Raises Issue With Australian Authorities

New Delhi: In a reported act of defacement, the Indian Consulate in Australia’s Melbourne was allegedly targeted, leading to the Indian High Commissioner to raise the issue with the Australian authorities on Friday (April 11).

According to the Victoria police, a graffiti was discovered at the front entrance of the Consulate at around 1:00 am on Thursday (April 10).

"Officers believe the front entry of the building was graffitied overnight, sometime between Wednesday and Thursday. An investigation into the damage remains ongoing,” said a police spokesperson, reported Press Trust of India.

In a post on X, the Canberra-based Indian High Commission said that the issue has been raised with the Australian authorities.

The incident of defacing at the premises of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne by miscreants has been raised with Australian authorities. All necessary steps are being taken to ensure safety and security of Indian diplomatic and consular premises and personnel in the…

— India in Australia (@HCICanberra) April 11, 2025

“The incident of defacing at the premises of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne by miscreants has been raised with Australian authorities. All necessary steps are being taken to ensure safety and security of Indian diplomatic and consular premises and personnel in the country,” said the High Commission in the post on Friday.

So far the Police have not confirmed if any suspects have been identified to be responsible for the incident.

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