Indian-Origin Man in Melbourne Discovers Racist Notes Scattered in Front Yard
An Indian-origin resident of Melbourne's Epping suburb was confronted with a disturbing sight while cleaning his car: multiple racist and hateful notes littered across his front lawn. The anonymous man, who moved to Australia a decade ago, reported finding messages that read 'Go back to India' and 'Die Nazi' on his property.
Family Safety Concerns and Community Alert
The man, who chose to remain anonymous due to safety fears, shared photos of the offensive notes on a local Facebook community page. His primary intention was not to seek sympathy but to warn neighbors about the alarming incident. "I really don't understand the point of it," he told news.com.au. "There's no reason for something like this to happen."
Living with a newborn, a toddler, and elderly family members, the incident has profoundly affected the household. The family canceled their usual evening walk that night, with the father expressing unease about leaving his children at home. "I didn't feel safe leaving my children at home," he revealed.
Pattern of Similar Incidents Emerges
The social media post sparked responses indicating this was not an isolated event. One commenter, identifying as a council worker, reported finding similar notes in a public garden bed near a nearby civic centre. Those notes, written on paper of identical size, contained the phrase "dirty people."
The victim emphasized his motivation for sharing the experience: "My only intention was to make our community aware that such incidents are happening, so we can all stay alert and look out for one another."
Targeted Nature of the Attack
What particularly troubled the man was the apparent specificity of the attack. He noted being the only Indian family in the immediate area, suggesting the perpetrators were aware of their ethnicity. "It's something that sticks in your head," he confessed. "I was restless all night. The first thing I do now is check outside to make sure nothing else has happened."
Police Response and Limited Action
The incident was reported to local authorities, but initial police response indicated limited options due to the absence of property damage. However, the man persisted by contacting another police station, which promised to take the matter more seriously.
This disturbing event highlights ongoing concerns about racism in Australian communities and the psychological impact such hate-driven acts have on immigrant families trying to build peaceful lives in their adopted country.
