Attacks on Indians in Oz a generic issue: Gilchrist

SPORTS GILCHRIST ATTACK

Mumbai, Oct 27 (PTI) Terming the racial attacks on Indian
students in Australia as 'generic', former Australian
wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist Tuesday said that the country was
safe for students.

"We don't believe that it (attack on Indian students) is
Indian specific target issue. It's a generic issue," said
Gilchrist, who was in the western city as the brand ambassador
of University of Wollongong, Australia.
"Notwithstanding the reports, students considering to
study in the country should continue to do so," he added.
Admitting that the attacks on students were cause for
concern, Gilchrist said it was responsibility of the
universities to ensure safety of the students.
"It's a serious issue. But what is important is students'
safety. Some of these incidents are a concern. Its a part of
the universities' responsibility to ensure the students'
safety," he said.
Gilchrist, however, refused to consider Australia as an
unsafe destination.
"I wouldn't single out Australia as a more dangerous
place. There are similar places everywhere in the world," he
added. PTI VKV
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