Pvt detectives to suggest security measures for Indians in Oz

New Delhi, June 23 (PTI) In the wake of a series of
racial attacks in Australia, a group of private detectives
from the national capital of India are now going Down Under to
suggest security measures for Indians there.

Following a meeting with officials of the Australian High
Commission, which was also attended by Australian private
detective agencies, it was decided to send a team to allay
fears of Indians.

"We were called by the Australia High Commission here to
talk about different security measures to be provided to the
Indian community in Australia. Representatives from private
security agencies in Australia also attended the meet,"
President of Central Association of Private Security Industry,
Kunwar Vikram Singh, said.

During the meet, the participants agreed that there was a
strong feeling of fear among the Indians, who are working or
studying there and decided to form a mechanism to provide
security to them, he said.

"A three-member special team will be going to Australia
to analyse the security situation there. The team will also be
meeting administrative authorities, representatives of Indian
communities and family members of the victims of racial
attacks," Singh said.

Singh said Indian community members in Australia have
also asked them for help following the racial attacks. A total
of 16 students were attacked there during the past one month.

"Our main aim is to work to create safe security
environment for Indian students and professionals in
Australia. A number of parents, professionals and community
members have also contacted us seeking private security for
them," he said.

He added, "We have chalked out a number of plans for the
Indians living there. We will, with the help of Australian
security agencies, form quick response teams to help people in
need," Singh added.

According to Singh, private security agencies in
Australia are flooded with requests from Indian community
members seeking security. PTI AKV