ISKCON Kolkata vice president Radharaman Das expresses concern over rise of attacks on Hindu temples in Australia

Radharaman Das was quoted as saying by ANI that no action of the police against culprits has emboldened the attackers.

He called for immediate arrest of those responsible for the vandalism of Hindu temples.

Das said, “After Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and UK, Hindus are not safe even in Australia. The growing attacks on Hindu temples in Australia is very concerning.”

He further said, “In last 15 days, three temples were vandalised. If the police would have taken action and arrested those who vandalised first Hindu temples 15 days back, that could have deterred further attacks. But, attackers are emboldened by no action and now they are openly bragging about it on social media. We demand immediate arrest of culprits.”

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in Melbourne city was recently vandalised as  Hindu hate and pro-Khalistan graffiti were seen sprayed on the wall.

In the early hours of Monday morning, temple management found the walls of the revered temple vandalised with graffiti “Hindustan Murdabad” which can be translated as “Death to Hindu place”, reports The Australia Today.

Bhakta Das, Director of Communication for ISKCON Temple told the newspaper, “We are shocked and outraged with this blatant disregard for respect for the place of worship.

Shivesh Pandey an IT consultant and devotee of ISKCON temple told The Australia Today, “In the last two weeks, Victoria Police has failed to take any decisive action against the people who are running their hate-filled agenda against the peaceful Hindu community.”

Acting Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan told The Australia Today, “All Victorians deserve to practice their faith free from racism, vilification and hatred.”