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 Overseas Students Help line
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Violence against overseas Indian Students-UIA letter to State Member of Parramatta
Hon.Tanya Gadiel
State Member Parramatta
Dear Tanya
I am writing to you on behalf of Indian overseas students who have suffered unprovoked
violence and assaults in Parramatta and Harris Park area in the last several months.
I have been made aware of several incidents which happened when these students were getting
back to their places of residence after finishing their studies or employment.
The most recent assault happened at Campbell street yesterday
when a gang of 15 to 17 youths attacked 4 overseas students and took
their money and mobile phones. One of the student is admitted in Westmead Hospital.
Several FIR's have been lodged with the Parramatta Police Station. In many instances
there was undue delay in getting their statements taken. The purpose of this letter
is to make you aware of this worsening situation and avail your good offices to
explore appropriate measures to prevent repetition of this situation.
As the President of the Apex body of Indian Association, I would request
you to look into this matter as a matter of urgency. I would appreciate
if a meeting could be organised with representatives of United Indian
Associations and Police Area Commander in your office to brainstorm
the possible ways to address this problem faced by overseas students.
Kind Regards
Yours sincerely
Dr. Prabhat Sinha
President
United Indian Associations Inc.
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ATTACKS ON INDIAN OVERSEAS STUDENTS IN SYDNEY
UIA's attention has been drawn to some cases of unprovoked violence against Indian Overseas Students in Harris Park and Castle Hill area. Similar cases were discussed with Police Minister and Chair of Community Relations Commission in the past.
In order to take up the matter further with relevant authorities about these unprovoked violent incidents in the community, the full facts are required. Students involved in these attacks are requested to inform UIA in writing at
UIA's address:
P.O.Box 575, Strathfield, 2135.
outlining the date and details of the assault along with their name and contact details asap.
Dr.Prabhat Sinha
UIA President
Please feel free to contact UIA Student Help line by calling
Mr. Sreenadh Brahmapuram on (02) 9799 4725 (within Australia) +61-2-9799 4725 (outside Australia)
E-mail: sreenadh@tpg.com.au
or
Dr.Rohitas Batta
on Mobile 0411 478 103. E-mail : battark@hotmail.com
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