The Hindu community in Australia has been left in shock and dismay after a Hindu temple was threatened in Melbourne. The Kali Mata Temple, located in the suburb of Rockbank, received a threatening letter in the mail on Monday, February 13.
The letter, which was written in English, contained threats of violence and demanded that the temple be shut down within a week. The threats have been taken seriously, and the Victoria Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
The Kali Mata Temple is an important place of worship for the Hindu community in Melbourne. It is dedicated to the goddess Kali, who is worshipped as the destroyer of evil and the protector of the righteous.
The Hindu community in Australia has been growing in recent years, and there are now more than 440,000 Hindus in the country. The community has made significant contributions to Australian society and is an integral part of the country’s cultural and social fabric.
In response to the threat, the Hindu Council of Australia has called for an urgent meeting with the police and local politicians. They have also urged the wider community to stand in solidarity with the Hindu community and condemn all forms of hate and bigotry.
The incident has been widely condemned by political and community leaders, with many expressing their support for the Hindu community and their right to worship without fear. The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has also spoken out against the threats, stating that “there is no place for this kind of hatred and intolerance in Australia”.
Threat to the Kali Mata Temple in Melbourne is a reminder that hate and intolerance have no place in modern society. The Hindu community in Australia has the right to worship without fear, and it is up to all of us to stand together and condemn all forms of hate and bigotry. The police investigation is ongoing, and it is hoped that those responsible for the threat will be brought to justice.
