Indian government urges Australia to ‘hold the culprits accountable’ over theft of Gandhi statue in Melbourne

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Adeshola Ore Community affairs reporterFebruary 4, 2026 at 06:52 AM

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The Indian government has urged Australia to hold those responsible accountable for the theft of a Mahatma Gandhi statue from the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne. The bronze statue was stolen last month, prompting an investigation by Victoria police. India's ministry of external affairs has called for immediate action to recover the missing statue. Police have alerted scrap metal dealers to be cautious of individuals attempting to sell the statue. The Indian government has condemned the theft.

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Ministry of External Affairs 40% Rowville 40% Australian Indian Community Centre 50% Melbourne 60% Victoria Police 60% Australia 70% India 70% Indian government 80% Mahatma Gandhi 90%

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