The Indian Consulate in Melbourne, Australia was vandalised on Thursday, once again becoming a target, and graffiti was discovered at the front entrance of the premises, officials confirmed on Friday (April 11).&nbsp;
The diplomatic office located at 344 St Kilda Road was attacked by some miscreants in early hours of April 10, around 1 am. Victoria Police confirmed to The Australia Today that officers attended the site on the morning of April 10 following reports of graffiti on the building.
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&ldquo;Officers believe the front entry of the building was graffitied overnight, sometime between Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April. An investigation into the damage remains ongoing," a police spokesperson said.&nbsp;
Indian High Commission in Australia reacted to the vandalism, saying that the incident has been raised with Australian authorities, further asserting that necessary steps are being taken to ensure security of Indian diplomats.
"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. @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @cgimelbourne," the Indian High Commission said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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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&hellip;
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The consulate officials have not released any official statement yet, however, according to the sources, the matter has been raised with top Victorian officials and the Indian High Commission in Canberra.&nbsp;
The community leaders said that repeated attacks on places of religious and cultural significance are deeply distressing and undermine social cohesion in Australia&rsquo;s most multicultural state, Australia Today reported.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not just graffiti &mdash; it&rsquo;s a message of intimidation aimed at our community," a local Indian-Australian organised said.&nbsp;
The incident has again raised concerns within the Indian-Australia community, triggering frustration over a growing pattern of targeted incidents involving Hindu temples and Indian government premises across Melbourne.&nbsp;
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Indian Consulate General has previously faced similar provocations, with slogans defacing the premises in past years.&nbsp;
Moreover, the police have not confirmed whether any suspects have been identified, nor whether security footage has been reviewed.&nbsp;
They have also urged people to help if they have any related information.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au," the police spokesperson added.&nbsp;
Victoria Police and the State Government have pledged to crack down on hate-based crimes and vandalism, particularly those targeting faith-based institutions.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Victoria Police confirmed to The Australia Today that officers attended the site on the morning of April 10 following reports of graffiti on the building.

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne, Australia was vandalised on Thursday, once again becoming a target, and graffiti was discovered at the front entrance of the premises, officials confirmed on Friday (April 11). The diplomatic office located at 344 St Kilda Road was attacked by some miscreants in early hours of April 10, around 1 am. Victoria Police confirmed to The Australia Today that officers attended the site on the morning of April 10 following reports of graffiti on the building. Also read: Another Hindu temple vandalised in US with anti-India graffiti ahead of 'Khalistani referendum' “Officers believe the front entry of the building was graffitied overnight, sometime between Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April. An investigation into the damage remains ongoing," a police spokesperson said. Indian High Commission in Australia reacted to the vandalism, saying that the incident has been raised with Australian authorities, further asserting that necessary steps are being taken to ensure security of Indian diplomats. "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. @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @cgimelbourne," the Indian High Commission said in a post on X. 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 consulate officials have not released any official statement yet, however, according to the sources, the matter has been raised with top Victorian officials and the Indian High Commission in Canberra. The community leaders said that repeated attacks on places of religious and cultural significance are deeply distressing and undermine social cohesion in Australia’s most multicultural state, Australia Today reported. WATCH: Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina's family museum vandalised in Dhaka “It’s not just graffiti — it’s a message of intimidation aimed at our community," a local Indian-Australian organised said. The incident has again raised concerns within the Indian-Australia community, triggering frustration over a growing pattern of targeted incidents involving Hindu temples and Indian government premises across Melbourne. Also read: Bangladesh protesters vandalise houses of Awami League leaders after setting fire to Hasina's family house Indian Consulate General has previously faced similar provocations, with slogans defacing the premises in past years. Moreover, the police have not confirmed whether any suspects have been identified, nor whether security footage has been reviewed. They have also urged people to help if they have any related information. “Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au," the police spokesperson added. Victoria Police and the State Government have pledged to crack down on hate-based crimes and vandalism, particularly those targeting faith-based institutions. WATCH: Another Hindu temple vandalised in US with anti-India graffiti ahead of 'Khalistani referendum' (With inputs from agencies)

'Defacing incident': India raises concern with Australian authorities after miscreants vandalise Consulate in Melbourne

The Italian authorities have identified a man from England as the possible suspect behind vandalism in the ancient Colosseum. Last week, a man wearing a blue flowery shirt was filmed by a fellow tourist carving his and his girlfriend's name into an internal wall of the 2,000-year-old monument.

The Italian authorities have identified a man from England as the possible suspect behind vandalism in the ancient Colosseum. Last week, a man wearing a blue flowery shirt was filmed by a fellow tourist carving his and his girlfriend's name into an internal wall of the 2,000-year-old monument. Although the police have not named the suspect, the inscription by the suspect read “Ivan + Hayley 23”, which provides a solid clue as to what the name could be. Italian media reports claimed that Ivan lives in Bristol and the police will be sending a note to his address, informing him that he is under investigation. The police spent the last four days sifting through photos and surveillance footage at the Colosseum - one of the seven wonders of the world. If convicted, he faces a fine of at least €15,000 (£12,900) and a prison term of up to five years. Commenting on the identification of the culprit, Italian culture minister, Gennaro Sangiuliano, thanked the police. “It was an act that offended those around the world who appreciate the value of archaeology, monuments and history. Now I hope justice will take its course by rigorously applying the laws.” Earlier, Sangiuliano had called defacing the Colosseum, a 'sign of great incivility'. “I consider it very serious, unworthy and a sign of great incivility that a tourist defaces one of the most famous places in the world, a historical heritage (site) such as the Colosseum, to carve the name of his fiancée." Also read | Ivan+Haley 23: Outrage after tourist captured carving name of girlfriend into Rome’s Colosseum Video goes viral The video titled "A**hole tourist carves name in Colosseum in Rome" went viral on social media platforms and showed Ivan using keys to etch names into the historical amphitheatre. “Are you serious, man? That is f**ked up, man. Stupid a**hole,” one person was heard questioning Ivan. WATCH | NATO Chief Stoltenberg to stay, UK Defence Minister & Danish PM quit race | Russia-Ukraine war × The netizens were furious at the man for desecrating the monument. When the video was shared on Reddit, several users started appealing for the man’s arrest. “They got his face, so hopefully he’s arrested and charged,” one user stated. Meanwhile, another called out the girl who did not object to Ivan writing her name. “The fact she stood there the whole time and went along with it means she’s just as much of the problem as he is. F – – k ‘em both,” wrote the original poster. Reputo gravissimo, indegno e segno di grande inciviltà, che un turista sfregi uno dei luoghi più celebri al mondo, il Colosseo, per incidere il nome della sua fidanzata. Spero che chi ha compiuto questo gesto venga individuato e sanzionato secondo le nostre leggi. pic.twitter.com/p8Jss1GWuY — Gennaro Sangiuliano (@g_sangiuliano) June 26, 2023 × Notably, this is not the first time when the Colosseum has been defaced by tourists. In 2020, a 32-year-old man from Ireland was caught using a metal point to carve his initials into a pillar of the monument. A month later, a teenager was caught doing the same. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In Chicago, another statue honouring the late US president Abraham Lincoln was found vandalised. On Thanksgiving Day, the phrases "COLONIZER" and "LAND BACK" were discovered painted in red splotches on a statue of a young Abraham Lincoln in Senn Park in Chicago's Edgewater neighbourhood. As per the Chicago Tribune, the statue also had "Dakota 38" written on it, referring to the Dakota Sioux members who were sentenced to death by Lincoln after the Dakota War of 1862.

This is for the second time a statue dedicated to Abraham Lincoln has been vandalised in the US within two&nbsp;months. On October 11, a similar incident was reported involving a different statue of the 16th president in Lincoln Park, some six miles from Senn Park.

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Lincoln has recently faced criticism for his role in the Sioux revolt, even though he is best remembered for helping to abolish legal slavery in the United States.

During the height of the civil war, various eastern Dakota and American gangs engaged in a six-week battle in the southern region of Minnesota, triggered after four young Dakota men attacked and killed five settlers.

358 settlers, 77 American soldiers, and 29 volunteer militia men perished in the conflict. Although Lincoln commuted the sentences of 303 of the 498 captured Dakota men, 38 of them were executed.

The vandalised statue has been residing in the outdoor park since 1997. Augustus Saint-Gaudens created the "Abraham Lincoln: The Man" statue in Lincoln Park in 1887, 22 years after Lincoln's demise. It is regarded as one of the most important portraits of the president from the 19th century. The police is yet to make any arrests in this case.

(With inputs from agencies)

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In Chicago, another statue honouring the late US president Abraham Lincoln was found vandalised. On Thanksgiving Day, the phrases "COLONIZER" and "LAND BACK" were discovered painted in red splotches on a statue of a young Abraham Lincoln in Senn Park in Chicago's Edgewater neighbourhood.

In Chicago, another statue honouring the late US president Abraham Lincoln was found vandalised. On Thanksgiving Day, the phrases "COLONIZER" and "LAND BACK" were discovered painted in red splotches on a statue of a young Abraham Lincoln in Senn Park in Chicago's Edgewater neighbourhood. As per the Chicago Tribune, the statue also had "Dakota 38" written on it, referring to the Dakota Sioux members who were sentenced to death by Lincoln after the Dakota War of 1862. This is for the second time a statue dedicated to Abraham Lincoln has been vandalised in the US within two months. On October 11, a similar incident was reported involving a different statue of the 16th president in Lincoln Park, some six miles from Senn Park. Also Read | Explained: `Chocolate` and `Chip` pardoned from becoming Thanksgiving meals by US President Lincoln has recently faced criticism for his role in the Sioux revolt, even though he is best remembered for helping to abolish legal slavery in the United States. During the height of the civil war, various eastern Dakota and American gangs engaged in a six-week battle in the southern region of Minnesota, triggered after four young Dakota men attacked and killed five settlers. 358 settlers, 77 American soldiers, and 29 volunteer militia men perished in the conflict. Although Lincoln commuted the sentences of 303 of the 498 captured Dakota men, 38 of them were executed. The vandalised statue has been residing in the outdoor park since 1997. Augustus Saint-Gaudens created the "Abraham Lincoln: The Man" statue in Lincoln Park in 1887, 22 years after Lincoln's demise. It is regarded as one of the most important portraits of the president from the 19th century. The police is yet to make any arrests in this case. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Abraham Lincoln's another statue vandalised in Chicago, second such incident in 2 months

A conservation success story is now turning into a wildlife management disaster for several residents in United States as growing incident of wild turkeys attacking humans is being reported across the country.

Branded as the “bird of courage” by America’s founding father Benjamin Franklin in 1784, wild turkeys are vandalising homes, attacking people and causing havoc, earning their reputation as one of the most bad-tempered neighbours on the block.

In New Hampshire, a motorcyclist crashed after being assaulted. In New Jersey, a terrified postman rang 911 after a dozen birds attacked him at once. And in Michigan, one town armed public workers with pepper spray to scare off the birds, according to the Guardian.

In 2020, one of the most notorious offenders, a turkey called Gerald in Oakland, California,&nbsp;was relocated after he attacked more than 100 people in 12 months.

In Somerville, Massachusetts, last year, a large male nicknamed “Pat Cluck” or “Mayor Turkatone”, with a history of aggression, was&nbsp;euthanised by the state.

Frustrated with the rising menace, a local newspaper in New York, the Daily Messenger, published a sardonic report, calling it the “greatest threat to humans.”

&nbsp;“We need to call out the militia, folks. This could be the greatest threat against humans and their civilization since Krakatau erupted. Wild turkey all over America are rioting, rising up in rebellion against the influx of people into their habitat.”

There are hundreds of urban conflicts reported each year, with some towns banning residents from feeding them, citing feeding as a catalyst.

The wild turkeys were once extinct in North America. In the 1930s, their numbers plummeted to 30,000 from 200,000 due to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers.

But thanks to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers, numbers plummeted to just 30,000 to 200,000 by the 1930s.

However, after massive&nbsp;campaigning in the 19th century by the conservationists, their population began to grow steadily.

By the early 2000s, numbers reached&nbsp;7 million, with the US government estimating about 25,000 in Massachusetts, 20,000 in New Jersey, 40,000 in New Hampshire and 60,000 in Maine.

(With inputs from agencies)

A conservation success story is now turning into a wildlife management disaster for several residents in United States as growing incident of wild turkeys attacking humans is being reported across the country.

A conservation success story is now turning into a wildlife management disaster for several residents in United States as growing incident of wild turkeys attacking humans is being reported across the country. Branded as the “bird of courage” by America’s founding father Benjamin Franklin in 1784, wild turkeys are vandalising homes, attacking people and causing havoc, earning their reputation as one of the most bad-tempered neighbours on the block. In New Hampshire, a motorcyclist crashed after being assaulted. In New Jersey, a terrified postman rang 911 after a dozen birds attacked him at once. And in Michigan, one town armed public workers with pepper spray to scare off the birds, according to the Guardian. In 2020, one of the most notorious offenders, a turkey called Gerald in Oakland, California, was relocated after he attacked more than 100 people in 12 months. In Somerville, Massachusetts, last year, a large male nicknamed “Pat Cluck” or “Mayor Turkatone”, with a history of aggression, was euthanised by the state. Frustrated with the rising menace, a local newspaper in New York, the Daily Messenger, published a sardonic report, calling it the “greatest threat to humans.” “We need to call out the militia, folks. This could be the greatest threat against humans and their civilization since Krakatau erupted. Wild turkey all over America are rioting, rising up in rebellion against the influx of people into their habitat.” There are hundreds of urban conflicts reported each year, with some towns banning residents from feeding them, citing feeding as a catalyst. The wild turkeys were once extinct in North America. In the 1930s, their numbers plummeted to 30,000 from 200,000 due to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers. But thanks to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers, numbers plummeted to just 30,000 to 200,000 by the 1930s. However, after massive campaigning in the 19th century by the conservationists, their population began to grow steadily. By the early 2000s, numbers reached 7 million, with the US government estimating about 25,000 in Massachusetts, 20,000 in New Jersey, 40,000 in New Hampshire and 60,000 in Maine. (With inputs from agencies)

Rise of the wild turkeys: US residents ‘terrorised’ as birds run riot across towns

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