October 26, 2009 8:59 PM

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New Delhi reacts strongly to another attack on an Indian in Australia

India today reacted strongly to yet another attack on Indians in Australia, terming it a very serious matter and said measures are needed for the community's safety there.<br/><br/> A Sikh was punched in his head by a group of Australians<br/><br/>who also removed his turban while he was sleeping at a bus<br/><br/>stop in Melbourne.<br/><br/> External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vishnu Prakash told reporters in Bangalore that matter has been taken up at the highest level with the Australian side. Recalling that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had earlier this year spoken to his Australian counterpart and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna visited that country in August, Mr.Prakash said India has assured that Australia follows the policy of zero tolerance.

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