Canberra, April 11 -- Following the reports of Consulate General of India in Melbourne being targeted in an act of vandalism on Thursday, the High Commission of India in Canberra took up the matter with Australian authorities, stating that all necessary measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and security of Indian diplomatic missions and personnel in the country.

Sharing a post on X, High Commission of India, Canberra wrote, "The incident of defacing at the premises of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne by miscreants has been raised with Australian authorities."

The post added, "All necessary steps are being taken to ensure safety and security of Indian diplomatic and consular premises and personnel in the country....