Last week, an Indian student was brutally attacked and racially abused by some unidentified people in Adelaide city of South Australia. The incident happened when a youth named Charanpreet Singh went to see the city light display in the car with his wife.
What happened?
The incident took place near Kintore Avenue around 9:22 pm on Saturday night. Charanpreet Singh said that he was parking his car when a group surrounded him.
He said, “They directly said – ‘Fuck off Indian’ and then started beating me. I was trying to escape, but they beat me till I fainted.”
Video of the attack and serious injuries
The video of the incident has surfaced on social media, in which five people were seen hitting the youth with iron-like weapons.
Punches were repeatedly thrown on the face and stomach
The woman (possibly his wife) kept screaming, but the attackers did not stop
After the assault, they fled in their car
- Charanpreet suffered a head injury and fractures in several facial bones. He was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital.
What action has been taken so far ? - The police have arrested a 20-year-old accused
- A case of “assault causing harm” has been registered against him
- The search for the remaining accused is on
- CCTV footage is being scanned and investigation is underway
- The police have appealed to people who have any information related to this case to come forward.
Outrage in the Indian community
This attack raises serious questions about the safety of Indian students and immigrants living in Australia.
The online community has shown support for Charanpreet and demanded strict action against racism.
Government response
South Australia Chief Minister Peter Malinauskas strongly condemned the attack, saying:
“There is no place for such racist attacks in our state. It is inconsistent with the way our society is thought.”
Conclusion
This incident once again highlights how important it is to ensure the safety of Indians studying or living abroad. Only strict laws against racism and a sensitive social environment can prevent such incidents
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