Fears of escalating violence as online ‘hate factories’ sow division within Australia’s Indian community

Sikh students attacked in Sydney as tensions over ongoing farmers protests in India spread to Australia

Concerns are growing that online hate factories" spreading misinformation and propaganda about minority groups in India are influencing and radicalising people in Australia.

In late February, men armed with bats and hammers attacked four Sikh students in a car in Harris Park in western Sydney. The occupants escaped unharmed, but their car was severely damaged. Police are investigating the attack, but have stopped short of calling the attack a hate crime.