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6 days ago
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Australia: Swaminarayan temple defaced with racist graffiti days after attack on Indian national
The temple graffiti incident, meanwhile, was condemned by the President of the Hindu Council of Australia, Makrand Bhagwat. The Victoria Police said that it is investigating the four incidents of vandalism in the area and said they might be linked to each other read more The Swaminarayan Temple in Australia's Melbourne was vandalised with racist graffiti earlier this week, local media reports say. The walls of the Hindu temple, located in Wadhurst Drive, were defaced with the words 'Go Home Brown…' Similar graffiti were also spray-painted on the walls of Asian restaurants nearby. The incident comes a day after an Indian student was brutally attacked in Adelaide, resulting in severe injuries. The student, Charanpreet Singh, continues to receive treatment at the hospital after he was physically assaulted by a group of men in a parking lot over a parking dispute. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The incident has drawn condemnation from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, who called it 'deeply disturbing.' 'Any evidence of a racial attack is completely unwelcome in our state. It's not who we are, and not where the majority of our community stands,' the Premier said. The temple graffiti incident, meanwhile, was condemned by the President of the Hindu Council of Australia, Makrand Bhagwat, who told Australia Today, 'Our temple is meant to be a sanctuary of peace, devotion and unity. Seeing it vandalised with hateful words was heartbreaking for volunteers and worshippers alike.' The Victoria Police said that it is investigating the four incidents of vandalism in the area and said they might be linked to each other. 'Graffiti was discovered on a temple on Wadhurst Drive in Boronia about 9.30 am. Two further restaurants were located with graffiti on Boronia Road,' the police said. The Australia Today report said that Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan sent a letter to the temple authorities condemning the incident. She said, 'What happened this week was hateful, racist and deeply disturbing. It wasn't just vandalism – it was a deliberate act of hate, designed to intimidate, isolate, and spread fear. It was an attack on your right to feel safe and to belong, and on the values that bind us together. There's no place for it anywhere in Victoria. And it must be called out for what it is.'
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Can't change colours': What Indian student said after racially motivated Adelaide attack
A 23-year-old Indian student was brutally assaulted in central Adelaide in what is being investigated as a racially motivated attack. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Indian student community across Australia. Charanpreet Singh, 23, speaks from his hospital bed after suffering serious head and facial injuries in a suspected racially motivated assault in Australia's Adelaide. (X/@thewonkin) The victim, Charanpreet Singh, sustained serious injuries and was hospitalised after being attacked by a group of five men near Kintore Avenue on the night of July 19. A video of the assault has since gone viral on social media. Speaking to 9News from his hospital bed, Singh described the emotional toll of the attack, saying, 'Things like this, when they happen, it makes you feel like you should go back… You can change anything in your body, but you can't change the colours,' he added. Attack followed racial abuse, says victim The attack took place around 9:22 PM local time in Adelaide as Singh and his wife were parked in the city to view the Illuminate light installations. According to police and witness accounts, a vehicle stopped next to them, and five men — some allegedly armed with metal knuckles or sharp objects — confronted Singh and told him to move his car. Without any provocation, the men allegedly began shouting racist slurs. 'They just said 'f* off, Indian', and after that they just started punching,' Singh told 9News. "I tried to fight back, but they beat me until I was unconscious." He was punched through his car window, stomped on, and hit with both weapons and fists. Following the assault, Charanpreet Singh was rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where doctors found he had suffered brain trauma, several facial fractures, a broken nose, and serious damage to one of his eyes. One arrest made, hunt on for four others South Australia Police responded to the incident after receiving emergency calls just before 9:30 PM. Officers found Singh lying injured on the street. A 20-year-old man from Enfield was arrested the next day and charged with assault causing harm. He was released on bail as investigations continue to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects. Authorities have collected CCTV footage from the well-monitored area, which includes nearby cultural sites and the University of Adelaide. Meanwhile, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas condemned the incident in strong terms, calling it 'deeply disturbing.' "Any time we see any evidence of any racial attack, it is completely unwelcome in our state and just not consistent with where the majority of our community are at," Malinauskas told 9News. He stressed that such acts have 'no place in our state.'
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Us' bashes ‘Them'
Attacks on immigrants in West & internal migrants in India extract big socio-economic costs In one variation of the trolley dilemma, you can stop a runaway tram and save five lives by throwing a heavy man on the track, but almost nobody likes this solution. It's because humans – despite all the gore in history – are not normally comfortable with violence. Yet, Charanpreet Singh was bashed up in Adelaide on Saturday evening. A few hours later, another Indian was brutally assaulted in Dublin. Both cases have the appearance of hate crime, which is a growing problem around the world. It might not be the age of peak hate against foreigners because something like America's Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which practically barred immigration from China for about 60 years, seems unthinkable today. But that could be the result of political correctness. Data from America – self-appointed guardian of democracy and liberal values – shows a 13% jump in hate crimes in the top 10 cities between 2022 and 2023. As Indians, we narrowly focus on attacks targeting Indians, whether in US, Canada, UK, Australia, or elsewhere, but other nationalities are equally targets of hate. In Jan, Nigeria issued an advisory for its citizens travelling to Australia. Let's not forget that internal migrants in India are often targeted by goonish groups. It is normal for people to be suspicious of the outsider – different in speech, appearance, garb, customs – and be reserved, but violence is hard to explain. What might trigger it? Toxic ideology was the culprit in Nazi Germany. Now, there are reactionary ideologues everywhere. Even Trump's Maga push relies on the vilification of immigrants. But as economist Michael Martell points out in a paper, hate is not the way to achieve national greatness. In fact, it has enormous social and economic costs. Martell cites the 2012 shooting at a gurdwara in Wisconsin that left six dead. Not a high toll at first glance, but its cost to society quickly added up. The gurdwara upgraded its security. Alongside, mosques and Hindu temples took note of the attack and spent on better security systems. Terrorised immigrants curbed their movement, affecting local businesses. And this was just one case of hate crime among many. The cumulative cost of fatal and non-fatal hate crimes in US, in 2019, was estimated at $3.4bn. The economic loss from all the hate crime around the world would be many times more. The social cost enormous. As a community leader in Dublin pointed out, immigrants are crucial for keeping services running. Even demographically young India needs Chinese manufacturing experts, and US needs Indian scientists and engineers. So, all countries – India included – must make an effort to dial down xenophobia. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email This piece appeared as an editorial opinion in the print edition of The Times of India.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Us vs Them
Why hating people from other places hurts everyone Imagine you see a runaway train speeding down a track. It's about to hit five people, but you can stop it by pushing one person onto the track. Most people wouldn't do that—even to save five lives—because hurting others feels wrong. That's why it's so shocking when people attack others just for being different. Last Saturday, a man named Charanpreet Singh was beaten up in Australia. A few hours later, another Indian man was attacked in Ireland. These seem like hate crimes—when someone is hurt just because of their race, religion, or where they come from. Sadly, these kinds of attacks are happening more often. In the past, things were even worse. Over 100 years ago, the U.S. passed a law that stopped people from China from moving there for 60 years. That law seems unthinkable now—but just because things look better doesn't mean hate is gone. In fact, hate crimes in some big U.S. cities went up 13% in just one year. People everywhere sometimes fear or dislike outsiders—those who talk, dress, or live differently. That doesn't make it okay. Hurting people over it is wrong and damaging. Why do people do it? Sometimes, hateful ideas are spread by powerful people. In Nazi Germany, such ideas led to terrible violence. Even today, some leaders use fear of immigrants to gain support. But hate has a cost—not just for the people hurt, but for entire communities. A professor named Michael Martell showed how expensive hate can be. In 2012, a man attacked a Sikh temple in the U.S. and killed six people. After that, other temples, mosques, and places of worship had to spend money on security. Immigrants became scared to go out, which hurt local shops and businesses. That one attack ended up costing millions. In fact, in just one year, all hate crimes in the U.S. cost around $3.4 billion. And that's just in one country. Around the world, the cost of hate is even higher. It's not just about money—there's a huge social cost too. Immigrants often do important jobs, like running hospitals, delivering food, or building homes. In India, we need foreign experts to help our industries grow. Countries like the U.S. need Indian scientists and engineers to keep moving forward. So whether it's in India, America, or anywhere else, we all need to stop fearing 'them' and start treating everyone like 'us.' Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
News18
23-07-2025
- News18
Indian student hospitalised after alleged racist attack in Australia: reports
Last Updated: Melbourne, Jul 23 (PTI) An Indian student, Charanpreet Singh, has been hospitalised after sustaining injuries in an alleged racist attack in Australia's Adelaide, local media reported. Singh, 23, was assaulted by a group of men in a parking lot on Saturday in Kintore Avenue over a parking dispute, 9news reported on Tuesday. Singh said the group approached his vehicle and hurled racist abuse, before beating him unconscious, the report said. 'I've suffered trauma to the head, torn tissue around my left eye, and swelling in my jaw. The swelling in my head still hasn't gone down," SBS Punjabi quoted Singh as saying. A 20-year-old man from Enfield has been arrested after the incident and was charged with assault causing harm, 9news reported. Police have appealed to the public for information regarding the other attackers, who fled the scene. PTI RD RD RD Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
