Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today condemned attacks on Indians studying in Australia as “senseless acts of violence” after the government in New Delhi raised concerns.
“We deplore and condemn these attacks,” said Rudd, who discussed the issue by telephone last week with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The Federation of Indian Students of Australia says attacks are increasing and held a rally in the city of Melbourne yesterday to protest. A student was left in a coma after he was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver last month. More