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India takes up attack issue with Aussie govt

2009-09-17 08:34:29

New Delhi: Concerned over the recurring attacks on its nationals in Australia, India on Thursday took up the issue with that government and said additional measures should be put in place at the earliest to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

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`We are concerned at the recurring attacks on Indians in Australia. The matter was taken up with Foreign Minister Stephen Smith by our High Commissioner in Canberra on Thursday who has also written to the premier of Victoria,` External Affairs ministry spokesperson Vishnu Prakash told reporters here.

'Racist attacks have damaged Australia's image'

Following a lull in the attacks, three Indians were `brutally bashed` on September 12 by a group at a birthday party in a bar in Melbourne after facing racist remarks.



 
 
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