"Saddened By Scenes": Australia Envoy Over Attack On Indians In Melbourne

Taking to his official Twitter handle, he stated that Australia's commitment to peaceful protest does not extend to violence.

Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O' Farrell AO today said that he was "saddened" by the alleged pro-Khalistani group's attack on Indians carrying the tricolour in their hands at Fed Square in Melbourne.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, he stated that Australia's commitment to peaceful protest does not extend to violence.

The statement of Barry O' Farrell AO comes after men from alleged pro-Khalistani group attacked Indians carrying the national flag in their hands on Sunday.

In the tweet, he noted that the incident has been reported soon after both nations celebrated diversity and unity on their respective national days.