Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Hindu Temple, Asian Restaurants in Melbourne Vandalized With Hate Graffiti
In Melbourne, Australia, someone spray-painted racist messages on a Hindu temple and two Asian restaurants.
The temple, called Shree Swaminarayan, and the restaurants were targeted with offensive words.
The incident happened on July 21.
Local authorities, including the police and the Premier of Victoria, are responding, condemning the racist acts.
This event comes after an Indian student was attacked in Adelaide, potentially because of his race.
The police are investigating both incidents, emphasizing that hate and racism are unacceptable.
A Hindu temple and two Asian restaurants in Melbourne were defaced with racist graffiti.
The Shree Swaminarayan temple in Boronia was targeted with red racist slurs on July 21.
Racist graffiti was also found at two restaurants on Boronia Road.
Victoria police confirmed the incident and stated that hate-based and racist behavior has no place in society.
The news follows a report of an Indian student being assaulted in Adelaide, possibly racially motivated.
- Who
- Unknown perpetrators
- What
- Racist graffiti defaced a Hindu temple and two Asian restaurants.
- When
- July 21, with reports released on July 24
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- The motivation appears to be racially driven, targeting the temple and restaurants.
- Incident Type
- Racist Graffiti/Hate Crime
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia (Boronia suburb)
- Targets
- Shree Swaminarayan Temple, two Asian restaurants
- Date
- July 21
- Confirmed by
- Victoria Police
- Official Response
- Condemnation of the act as racist and hateful.