• He must be menatally sick person.
  Why should any Indian do it just to please an Australian.
  Do we ask them to do it when they come to our Country ? Answered by S S Ahluwalia , Senior General Manager at M/s Scientific Security Management Services Private Ltd, | 12, Feb 2010 04:27 PM

• The targets have included taxi drivers also. These drivers must really be poor. So how does the question of "looking poor" arises? Just because Aussies are losing their jobs to intelligent Indians does not mean that they will backstab in such a manner. Answered by Naveen Chopra , CEO at jetworld | 11, Feb 2010 10:45 PM

• Let us not get into the rhetoric of what the Police chief said. I do agree that there is a case also that he is avoiding responsibility and Victorian Police has been utterly ineffective. But having lived in Melbourne for years and seen the behaviour of certain Indian students, I can relate to what he is saying. For starters, unlike India, in most places in the world, boys staring at girls is a big no-no. Talking and laughing loudly in public transport without regard to co-passengers and behaving in a totally unique and offensive manner, to the local culture is also not acceptable. But you do find this with some few Indian students in Australia. Most local Indian Australians themselves dislike this.
  
  I can understand for people ...See More not having been on the scene and just reading the Police Chief's comments (he should have been more careful with his choice of words, though) in the media, it does look ridiculous.
  
  Majority of the Indian students are well behaved and quickly grasp the differences in the local environment and adjust their behaviour, but a very small minority thinks that they have an open field to misbehave - especially who go there with the sole purpose of getting a PR on the strength of their money, and perhaps have no intention of studying. Unfortunately, because of this the target are all Indian students, regardless.
  
  Mini skirts are perfectly acceptable in public in Australia and many other western countries, but isn't that out of norm for India and wont Indian expect a westerner to follow the local dressing norms, while in India? Answered by BS Praveen | 10, Feb 2010 04:55 PM

• Utterly disgraceful to have made such foolish remarks and that too by a police chief..!! The Ausies are in a very tight spot having problem of racism...I personally salute the E-Media ..
  It is high time the media exposed the UAE police as well as concerned officers for supporting D company which is long over due...! Answered by Ajit Ramchandani , Director -Sales/Mktg, Operations and Negotiations at janet tours | 10, Feb 2010 11:36 AM

• Richer Indians in danger of getting robbed by poor Australians. VCP has good sense of humour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Answered by Swarn Dev , Armed Forces at govt service | 09, Feb 2010 11:12 PM

• The VCP has a queer sense of humour. Do Indians have to pretend what they really are. The moot question is how much more poor. Is he suggesting that these attacks on the Indians in Australia are ment to loot or rob the Rich looking Indians. there is no dearth of Idiots in the world of today, this title I believe was ment for our subcontinental mortals only. No way, the world is much more idiotic today than it was ever before. Indians in australia are better advised to come back soon, there are many rich people who would not be waitng to rob u folks.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Answered by Swarn Dev , Armed Forces at govt service | 09, Feb 2010 11:09 PM

• It is not a sensible suggestion to the Indians in Australia. Indians looking poor or rich has nothing to do with this evil. Actually it is something which is related to the socio-ecomic culture of the nation and the ethical behaviour of its citizens. Ethically all human beings should respect all castes and creeds. Indians must spread moral values at the same time maintaining their dignity. Answered by rajinder kaur , Sr. Lecturer at mimit malout | 09, Feb 2010 08:21 PM

• This is the worst ever suggestion that I have ever come across ha ha ha ha..I am sure there will be more on offer every time an Indian is attacked. LoL...By the way, Indians DO look poor, when compared to the many flamboyant people that tread the streets in Australia. I agree with Anil who says that the Police Chief must be busy in offering protection rather than suggesting this type of evasive-get-away answers. I havent come across this suggestion for other nationalities that have been attacked. His idea of asking Indians to look poor appears to be even more dangerous - who knows, the police themselves might pick them up thinking they are drug peddlars LoL....Victorian Police definitely seems to have no clue as to how to protect ...See More their citizens against any sort of attack, although, Indians living there must also consider safer measures especially in unknown suburbs or returning home late at night..... Answered by RAJARAMAN GOPALAKRISHNAN , Life/400, SAP SD Solutions Consultant at Independent | 09, Feb 2010 03:49 PM

• Its an attempt to divert the attention from the inefficency in handling the attacks and nabbing the criminals by Australian Police and its the very reason asking Indians to look poor. This excuse will not cut much ice Answered by Prabhakar Srivastava , Director at Indo Western Tradelinks Limited | 09, Feb 2010 03:46 PM

• Its the effort by Victorian Police to camouflage thier inefficiency to nab the criminals and race attacks that it is asking the Indian students to look poor or camouflage themselves in trying to look poor. Answered by Prabhakar Srivastava , Director at Indo Western Tradelinks Limited | 09, Feb 2010 03:44 PM

• This individual must be standup comedian in the uniform of a police officer. Is it certain that he indeed is the chief of police of Victoria.
  
  Could this Police officer also offer his suggestion to the women in Australian as to what they should do to avoid rape!
  
  “Sex Change could be one reasonable precaution” Waiting for some more gems from him.
  
  Where did this man study and who were his teachers, he has shamed them in the extreme. Is he living on some other planet! Get a move on and do your job of protecting the citizens in you area. Answered by Anil Kohli , Owner at I-Ore Trading | 09, Feb 2010 12:57 PM

• This individual must be standup comedian in the uniform of a police officer. Is it certain that he indeed is the chief of police of Victoria.
  
  Could this Police officer also offer his suggestion to the women in Australian as to what they should do to avoid rape!
  
  “Sex Change could be one reasonable precaution” Waiting for some more gems from him.
  
  Where did this man study and who were his teachers, he has shamed them in the extreme. Is he living on some other planet! Get a move on and do your job of protecting the citizens in you area. Answered by Anil Kohli , Owner at I-Ore Trading | 09, Feb 2010 12:57 PM

• This individual must be standup comedian in the uniform of a police officer. Is it certain that he indeed is the chief of police of Victoria.
  
  Could this Police officer also offer his suggestion to the women in Australian as to what they should do to avoid rape!
  
  “Sex Change could be one reasonable precaution” Waiting for some more gems from him.
  
  Where did this man study and who were his teachers, he has shamed them in the extreme. Is he living on some other planet! Get a move on and do your job of protecting the citizens in you area. Answered by Anil Kohli , Owner at I-Ore Trading | 09, Feb 2010 12:57 PM

• Although the Police Chief might be wright in suggesting to downplay your wealth in a foreign land for your own safety the fact that Indians are facing racist targets in Australia cannot remain hidden for long. Students specially do not have much to offer to muggers and the targets being the students or the Indian working class categorically states that t he Young Australians do not prefer Indians as their competitors in their Homeland..Indians living in Australia need to understand that the cannot survive as separate groups . They need to be more open with the Australian Youths and Answered by seema saxena | 09, Feb 2010 12:11 PM

• Yes, they are hundred percent right. That is mainly due to our political scenario. Also, the mentality. We are giving luxury bus and vijay rath to cricketers to travel after world cup victory, but we can not provide and admire the same to NSG after TAJ fight.
  What can you expect from the politics of India? We are also responsible for the same. Answered by Amishkumar Vyas , Head of the Department at Nirma University | 09, Feb 2010 09:52 AM

• Probably He wants to convey that Our People should maintain low profile to avoid the wrath of Australians' jelousy towards Indians. Australians are badly effected due to recession and highly frustrated. If they come across Indians in happy mood, they feel that our people are grabbing their opportunities and develop negative feelings. Answered by P.V.D. Prasad , Dean ( I/C) at NNR School of Management | 09, Feb 2010 09:25 AM

• One has to understand that our people should maintain a low profile to avoid the wrath of jelousy of the Australians, who are in trouble due to recession. Probably this is what the Police chief meant. Answered by P.V.D. Prasad , Dean ( I/C) at NNR School of Management | 09, Feb 2010 09:19 AM

• No, as a responsible police chief the statement is totally misleading and does not do any good to anyone in Australia. He is only admitting that Indians are 'soft targets’, and vulnerable and he can't do anything to protect them.
  From personal point of view, one can consider that as precaution what Indians can do to avoid such situations. Answered by Anbu Anebajagane , Senior Consultant at Fujitsu Australia Ltd | 09, Feb 2010 04:26 AM

• No. He is not doing his duties to keep all Victorian safe but trying to avoid his responsibilities by talking irrelevant things. Mobile and ipods in Australia are not symbol of wealth but are very normal tools to keep in touch and have some entertainment on the go. If he cant do his job he should resign and go. Answered by Mustaq Talat , Finance Manager at SSC Vic Govt | 09, Feb 2010 03:37 AM

• Why is it that we create so much resentment whereever we go? I think we Indians come across as extremely manipulative,selfish,
  Insensitive , "kanjoos", highly Intelligent(threat to their jobs) to the local people. Before we blame others including the Australian Police Chief, we need to look at ourselfs.In many parts of India, we hate the non locals-MumbaI, Assam, etc. Before pointing fingers at outsiders, let us look within- Col Prakash Dhodapkar(retd) Answered by Prakash Dhodapkar , Manager at Captain Facility Services Pvt Ltd | 08, Feb 2010 11:30 PM

• I know I will be in minority! I think we are only to blame for this mess in Australia. We Indians as a rule are extremely selfish & insensitive by nature. To others , we appear very manipulative, very "kanjoos",selfish,and sticking only to Indians. We create resentment whereever we go. Remember Uganda?In Mumbai, we are insensitive to own Indians!Why blame Australians! -Prakash Dhodapkar Answered by Prakash Dhodapkar , Manager at Captain Facility Services Pvt Ltd | 08, Feb 2010 11:16 PM

• We should understand the words with appropriate meaning. He does not want Indians to show their riches as they are likely to attract attention of people. He is right. It is better to look poor. Answered by Krishnamurthy Prabhakar , Consultant -Content Development and Instruction Design at MaxValueOnline | 08, Feb 2010 10:39 PM

• Hi Mr.Ranjan,
  
  Its time they look poor, may be that why the Victorian police is talking on those lines trying to bloat their EGO............
  
  The way the Indians are climbing the Ladder of Success, its time they look poor. Answered by Sanjay Vomkarey , Head - Sales & Marketing at Acme Instructional Technics (P) Ltd | 08, Feb 2010 09:43 PM

• It is the most irresponsible statement from the Police Chief. Tomorrow they will go to the extent of saying we should beg in the street to avoid attack. Answered by Rangarajan Gopalan , senior manager at lucas indian service ltd | 08, Feb 2010 09:31 PM

• As long as the same is applicable to the other folks in that part of the world I would tend to agree to the stipulation but in case it is meant only for Indians as the Oz are facing the flak then it is only face saving.
  However look at the suggestion from the Indian point of view - you are vulnerable to threats or ambush if you flaunt your wealth any where in India as well unless you are protected. In alien land one should take precautions possibly. Answered by Col Rahul Puri , Director at Dolphin & Penguin Security Services | 08, Feb 2010 08:40 PM

• 
  I do not know the whole story how this thing got started. However, being in the law enforcement for the passed 23 years, the chief must be advising the people about safety measures or being a street smart in areas that could are rampant to criminality. Any where in the world, there are places that criminality are rampant. This either in Los Angeles, California, New York City, Washington D.C. or here in the Philippines that I am currently residing.
  
  You have to know were you are, reputation of the places that you visit. Here in the Philippines, once you go to Makati City, you could wear your expensive clothes, jewelry, watches, etc., since the area are known hand out or shopping place for rich people.
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  Once you go shopping to Divisoria (known place to buy cheap items, people would say that don't wear expensive jewelry, watches, show off money, etc, as this is a known place for pick pocketers, hold up, purse snatch, etc. The bad element in this area knows or study their targets, based on appearance, items that they are wearing, or flushing a lot of money.
  
  I think the chief just gave a precautionary statements that if you don't want to get mug, then don't be show off, or displaying your expensive items. Answered by Jessie Avestro , Director/Consultant at United Security Logistics, Inc. | 08, Feb 2010 07:15 PM

• No!! If he advises all Australians to behave in a similar fashion, then we know for sure that everything is not right down under. Bit I feel that Indians should avoid unnecessary encounters and be vary of their surroundings when they venture out. Answered by Prof TKG Namboodhiri , Consultant at Thevanomkode Enterprise | 08, Feb 2010 05:45 PM

• The Victorian Police Chief has to be insane to make such a statement.Is he saying ,in other words, that Australians are thugs so watch yourselves? Indians and Indian students have been in Australia for ages so a Police Chief who is skirting the issue in such a ridicilous manner needs to be relieved of his job! Answered by jenny tytler , principal at j.d.tytler school | 08, Feb 2010 03:45 PM

• Police Chief has no right to comment on such a private and personal likings of Indian community rather it seems that he is trying to shift the attention from actual question. He should concentrate on removing the criminals rather than giving the foolish advices. Answered by Sanjay Swami , Customer Support at Austinbrothers Pty Ltd | 08, Feb 2010 03:24 PM

• In India, if the MNS can target and attack Indians, then why wouldnt anybody else do! Before we call the kettle black, lets remember that we hail from a country wherein our own brethern attack us.
  
  The Police Chief has told the gospel truth... the truth is bitter...Well ancient wisdom says, 'when in Rome, do what the Romans do'. If an Indian goes to Australia and still behaves unlike Australians, get the necessary attention and face the consequences. Answered by Suresh Panchanathan , Chief Consultant at Global Dreamz | 08, Feb 2010 02:14 PM

• QUITE STUPID AND DUMB OF THE CHIEF TO TALK LIKE A PRIVATE ,DOES HE KNOWS THAT WE ALMOST ADD ONE AUSTRALIA EVERY YEAR . Answered by chandra pathak , secretary at upmsra | 08, Feb 2010 01:39 PM

• No, He has not right to make such a suggestion but i also agree with Padma kali in that the students should not be flouting their wealth!
  Somewhere the question which also needs being looked into is whether these attacks are only against Indians or are other non-Australians also being targetted. It is only then that the situation will be clearer and following actions can be decided upon Answered by NEELAM SYAL , Examiner/ corporate trainer at Freelance | 08, Feb 2010 01:13 PM

• The manner in which the Victorian police have handled this whole situation is an absolute disgrace and embarrassment to decent Australians of all races. It exposes a dark side of Australian culture that is not at all apparent to outsiders looking in, but which anyone who has ever come to work, study or immigrated to Australia is most likely to have experienced. It is actually something more sinnister that racism, but nationalism, which labels as patriotism. The anti sentiment is not confined to people of colour per-se, but non-Australians who are expected to put up or shut-up. Answered by William Smith , Founder, CEO at Ethical Brand (International) | 08, Feb 2010 12:39 PM

• These Victorian Police Jerks have gone senile and out of their minds, they are still living in British Colony time. These Australians have to be woken up from their slumber to let them know we have grown enough to buy them a drink.
  Regards
  George Joseph Answered by george joseph , Manager Corporate Relations (Placements) at SCMS Group of Institutions | 08, Feb 2010 12:12 PM

• This is a metaphor...it means donot display your wealth and seek attention. Answered by Padma kali , Director and Professor at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management Studies | 08, Feb 2010 12:07 PM

• The case of Nitin Garg has proved that racism is alive in Australia.If the Indian students look poor it is a measure to make them lowly.It also proves that Australian police is highly incapable .What about the fees ?Will they take less fees from students? Answered by SHAMPA BOSE , advertising business at LOVE ADS | 08, Feb 2010 12:03 PM