Indian student brutally assaulted, racially abused in Australia
PTC News Desk: An Indian student was brutally assaulted and racially abused by a group of people over a car parking dispute in South Australia's Adelaide last week.
According to the local media reports, the incident unfolded near Kintore Avenue when the victim Charanpreet Singh was out to see the city's light displays with his wife in their car at around 9.22pm on Saturday.
Meanwhile, a group of unidentified men approached them and hurled racial abuse and launched physical assault without prior provocation. "They just said 'f--- off, Indian', and after that they just started punching," 9News quoted him as saying. "I tried to fight back, but they beat me until I was unconscious," he added.
"Things like this, when they happen, it makes you feel like you should go back. You can change anything in your body, but you can't change the colours," he added.
✨Indian #student Charanpreet Singh brutally #attacked in Adelaide by 5 men shouting #racial slurs. ????Hospitalised after unprovoked #assault near #Kintore Ave. ????Police took statements but no charges yet. ????#TheIndianSun
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Singh sustained critical injuries including facial fractures and he was immediately rushed to Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment.
Police said one person - a 20-year-old - has been arrested from Enfield so far and charged with assault causing harm. Police have appealed for public assistance in tracking the remaining accused down.
"When the police arrived, they found the victim on the floor with facial injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment. Investigations are continuing," a police spokesperson said.
The incident has sparked massive outrage across Indian community in Adleide raising alarming concerns over the safety of international students and immigrants in Australia.
The victim has garnered significant support on social media with netizen calling for stricter action against the racially motivated violence.
- With inputs from agencies
