Indian man's burnt remains found on rural Australian road

News of the death of Ranjodh Singh, 25, whose body was found south-west of Sydney, follows Saturday's killing of Nitin Garg, which Indian leaders condemned.

(...) India has issued an advisory warning to students about an increase in attacks in Melbourne, urging them to take precautions such as avoiding travelling alone at night.

In the advisory, India's government said: "The ministry of external affairs cautions Indian students who are planning to study in Australia that there have been several incidents of robbery and assault on Indians in Australia, particularly in Melbourne, which has seen an increase in violence on its streets in recent years, with the offenders suspected to be mainly young people in their teens and early 20s."

The incidents were "often accompanied by verbal abuse, fuelled by alcohol and drugs", the statement said.

(...) "If you are travelling alone, make sure that you have checked out your route carefully and that you keep to well-lit, populated areas as far as possible," the advice continued.

"Make sure that someone knows where you are going and at what time you are expected to return. Don't carry more cash with you than what is required. Do not make it obvious that you are in possession of expensive items, such as iPods or laptops. Always carry some identification with you as well as details of who should be contacted in an emergency. If in danger, dial 000 to get police help." Australia attempted to downplay the attacks, denying they were racially motivated, as the Indian media and expat community claimed.