Attacks on Indians: 81 confirmed cases in Oz since May 23
Updated on
Thursday, July 02, 2009, 21:20
IST
New Delhi, July 02: A total of 81 confirmed cases of
attacks on Indians, including students, have been reported in
Australia since May 23 this year, the government informed the
Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vyalar Ravi said the
Australian government has informed India that it was taking a
series of steps to check attacks on Indians and ensure their
safety.
"The total number of confirmed cases of attacks on
Indians, including students, since May 23 is 81," he said.
Ravi said the matter has been taken up with the
Australian government at the highest level.
"It has been conveyed to them that such attacks should
not be allowed to happen and that it is the responsibility of
the police authorities in particular to ensure the well-being
and security of our students in Australia," the minister said.
He said that in some cases, arrests have been made and
offenders charged.
Bureau Report