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Krishna seeks report on cabbie assault in Oz
New Delhi, Jan 20: External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has sought a report from Indian high commission in Australia after another Indian cabbie was assaulted in Melbourne.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Jan 20, Krishna said, "I have just heard the news. I have sought a report from the Indian High Commission."
On Saturday, Jan 16, a 25-year-old Indian taxi driver was assaulted by his passengers in Melbourne.
The incident was the fifth such attack on Indian cabbies within a week.
External Affairs Minister further said that the continuing attacks could "affect bilateral ties".
However, the Victorian police have maintained saying that the attacks on Indians were not racially motivated.
OneIndia News
Story first published: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 14:18 [IST]