Police in Australia allege forcefully restraining an Indian-origin man, leading to his critical condition.
Down Under Controversy: A harrowing incident involving a man of Indian heritage, Gaurav Kundi, has left him fighting for his life in Australia. In the heart of Adelaide, Kundi, a 42-year-old father of two, now hangs in the balance, grappling with suspected brain damage following a brutal confrontation with the Australian police.
Kundi's partner, Amritpal Kaur, discloses that their heated verbal exchange, which apparently unfolded in the early hours of Thursday, was mistakenly perceived as a domestic squabble by a patrolling officer[2]. Despite Kaur insisting that her partner was just alcohol-induced boisterous, not violent, the situation escalated cardinally.
In the heat of the moment, Kundi was accused of violently resisting arrest and subsequently lost consciousness[3]. The incident was filmed by Kaur, revealing a chaotic scene of Kundi shouting as multiple officers struggle to detain him against a police vehicle[2].
Amidst these shouts, Kundi was reportedly kneeled upon by an officer, recalling the George Floyd incident in the United States[1]. Kaur halts her recording, citing a sense of panic and fear as Kundi's head was allegedly slammed against the police vehicle and the road[2].
The attacked Kundi was rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where doctors found severe injuries to his brain and neck nerves[1]. His devoted partner is unsure if he will awaken from his coma a second time.
South Australia Police have responded to the uproar by launching an internal probe into the matter, scrutinizing body-cam footage[2]. Preliminary reports from Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia suggest that his officers' actions were measured based on the initial evidence[2]. However, the investigation remains ongoing.
As the case unfolds, public concern mounts, with similarities drawn to the George Floyd case, raising questions about the handling of such situations[1]. The outcome of the internal investigation will undoubtedly provide further clarity, clarifying whether the police actions were justified or if there were deviations from standard protocol.
References:
- [9News][3]
- [Australia Today][4]
- [SBS News][5]
- [The New Indian Express][6]
- [Nine Studies][7]
- [The Advertiser][8]
- [7NEWS Adelaide][9]
- [SBS Punjabi][10]
- [ABC News][11]
- [NDTV][12]
- The controversy surrounding Gaurav Kundi's incident in Adelaide has sparked discussions in various spheres, including science, health-and-wellness, and mental-health, as concerns grow about the long-term effects of such brutal events on the victim's overall wellbeing.
- The unfolding case of Gaurav Kundi, a man of Indian heritage who is fighting for his life after a violent encounter with the Australian police, is receiving widespread attention in general-news and crime-and-justice sectors, with comparisons being drawn to the George Floyd case, raising questions about the use of force in such situations.
