As the Victorian government tries to calm the situation following a surge in attacks on Indians in Melbourne, a former Melbourne University student from India has alleged that he was verbally abused by officials when he demanded basic amenities.
38-year old Richard Harvey, who was studying at the Meridian International School in 2007, said university employees ridiculed him when he requested toilet paper and drinking water be made available on campus, Herald Sun newspaper reported.
"There was no toilet
The newspaper said the university could not be contacted for comment.