Why can't Australian govt nab those behind attacks, asks India

New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI) As one more Indian was attacked in
Australia, India on Saturday amplified its exasperation over
continuance of such "disturbing" incidents despite promises of
action by Australian government and said the matter has been
taken up "vigorously" with authorities there.

Interestingly, however, the Indian Ministry of External
Affairs asked the media to exercise "utmost restraint" while
reporting on such "sensitive" matters as it could have bearing
on bilateral relations.
"We came to know that another attack has taken place in
Australia. It is unfortunate that things are not moving as
they promised. It is very disturbing for everyone of us in the
government as well as for the people of the country," Overseas
Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi told reporters here.
He was commenting on the latest incident in which a
29-year-old Indian Jaspreet Singh was set on fire by four
assailants in Melbourne.
Ravi said Australian authorities must act tough on those
behind such crimes and put them behind bars.
"I want to make it loudly clear that the (Australian)
government should take preventive action," he said.
Ravi claimed police know the elements behind these
attacks and the persons committing these crimes.
"Why cannot they arrest them and put them behind bars
and prosecute them? My suggestion is that please take
preventive action against these elements. Our government
expresses serious concerns and waiting for better results,"
Ravi said on the sidelines of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas here.
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