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Tensions boiled over in Melbourne on Sunday as Khalistani supporters clashed with Indian diaspora during a so-called referendum event

Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra on Tuesday visited the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Melbourne and condemned its vandalization by pro-Khalistani elements.

India condemned the vandalization of Hindu temples in Australia and said that the matter has been raised with the Australian government in Canberra and asked for expeditious investigation against the perpetrators. 

Several Australian MPs have tweeted expressing concern over the violence, saying that peaceful protest should not give way to vandalism or attacks.

A series of conferences put on by Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party will feature some controversial overseas talent.

The Indian group was seen running away from the scene while the Khalistani group continued to hit them. One individual was seen breaking an Indian flag and throwing it on the floor.

The police arrested two men and issued penalty notices to them for riotous behaviour.

Several men from pro-Khalistani groups attacked Indians who had the national flag in their hands in Australia.

A scuffle broke out between the Indian diaspora and Khalistan supporters in Australia during a referendum called by the banned Sikhs For Justice for the creation of an independent Sikh state, local media reported.The brief fracas broke out at ...

Five people were hospitalised after members of alleged pro-Khalistani groups attacked Indians carrying the national flag in Melbourne, reported The Australia Today.