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3 days ago
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Indian-origin man on life support in Australia after cops kneel on neck: What happened?
Gaurav Kundi, a 42-year-old man of Indian origin in Australia, is on life support after police allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest. Kundi was pinned to the ground as his partner, Amritpal Kaur, repeatedly said he had done nothing wrong. His family claims excessive force was used, leaving him with serious injuries to his brain and neck. The incident draws parallels with the 2020 killing of George Floyd in the US, who died after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest read more The 42-year-old man of Indian origin is currently on life support. Image: X A 42-year-old man of Indian origin is in hospital in Australia after police officers allegedly knelt on his neck while trying to arrest him. The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2020 killing of George Floyd , the African-American man who died after being held down by a white police officer pressing his knee on Floyd's neck during an arrest in the US. Notably, the Indian-origin man, identified as Gaurav Kundi, was pinned to the ground while his partner, Amritpal Kaur, kept insisting he had done nothing wrong. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALSO READ | Who is Faizan Zaki, the Indian-origin winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee? So, who is Gaurav Kundi, and why were the police trying to arrest him? How did Amritpal react to the violent arrest? What are the latest updates in the case? Let's get you the answers to these questions and more. Who is Gaurav Kundi? What happened? The 42-year-old man of Indian origin is currently on life support at the Royal Adelaide Hospital following the incident in Adelaide's eastern suburbs. His family alleges that police used too much force while arresting him, which has left him with serious injuries to his brain and neck. According to his partner, Amritpal Kaur, the incident took place on Payneham Road. She said a police patrol stopped after mistaking their loud argument for a domestic violence case. 'I've done nothing wrong,' Kundi is heard saying in a video, while Kaur records the scene and insists police are behaving unfairly. FAFO moment for Gaurav kundi Drunk abusive menace Indian in Australia suspected assaulting his girlfriend & being a nuisance in public FAFO NOW DEPORT HIM — JOE 🇦🇺 (@TO_VICTORY_WFP2) June 3, 2025 FAFO moment for Gaurav kundi Drunk abusive menace Indian in Australia suspected assaulting his girlfriend & being a nuisance in public FAFO NOW DEPORT HIM — JOE 🇦🇺 (@TO_VICTORY_WFP2) June 3, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kundi, who is a father of two, lost consciousness after being taken to the ground. Kaur claims that an officer drove a knee into his neck, similar to the way George Floyd died during an arrest in the United States in 2020, local media reported. Video footage published by 9News shows Kundi on the ground while Kaur films and shouts that the officers' actions were 'unfair'. Kaur said she stopped recording when one of the officers allegedly knelt on Kundi's neck. 'Just 19 seconds video because I got panicked and I just sit on the ground with Gaurav,' she told the outlet. Another video reportedly shows Kundi lying unresponsive. 'I was keep saying he's not well, he's not well please don't do this, just call the ambulance,' she said. 'Doctors are saying his brain is totally damaged. Maybe he will wake up if brain works, or maybe he will not,' she added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Local media has reported that Kundi had been drinking before he left home and started walking along Payneham Road. Footage shows him lying on the ground as Kaur approaches. 'I just go out and follow him. What are you doing here? Let's get back home. You are drunk. You are not well. We will go home,' she recalled telling him. 'He just pushed me a little bit. You get aside, I can walk.' Kaur believes that this minor push may have drawn the attention of the police patrol. 'The policeman think he's assaulting me and doing domestic violence on the road but policeman is wrong,' she told 9News. 'He is just drunk and that's why he is loud, nothing else.' ALSO READ | 'Indians are bad': How 67-year-old nurse was brutally attacked by patient in US hospital What police officials said on the case South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens defended the officers involved in Gaurav Kundi's arrest, telling 9News that bodycam footage showed they followed their training. According to police, Kundi resisted arrest aggressively after leaving home drunk and arguing with his wife. 🚨 'I've done nothing wrong!' — Gaurav Kundi's plea moments before collapse. A South Australia Police arrest has left the 42-year-old Indian-origin father-of-two in critical condition with suspected brain damage. Footage shows him being forced to the ground as his partner cries,… — The Australia Today (@TheAusToday) June 2, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Officers believed it was a case of domestic violence, but Kundi insisted he was only drunk and loud, not violent. Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia said he was 'comfortable' with the officers' actions based on what the early evidence shows, though an investigation is ongoing. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas also backed the police, saying they have a 'really difficult job' and should be supported. The arrest has sparked fresh debate over police accountability and the use of force during arrests. No charges have been laid so far, and the investigation continues, while Amritpal Kaur remains by Kundi's side in hospital. Why the case is being compared to George Floyd's death Amritpal Kaur said she stopped recording when an officer drove a knee into Gaurav Kundi's neck, drawing comparisons to the 2020 case of George Floyd in the United States. Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes during an arrest, even as Floyd repeatedly said, 'I can't breathe.' Floyd was handcuffed and repeatedly said he could not breathe. Reuters/File Photo The incident was recorded by a bystander on a phone camera. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Floyd's death in Minneapolis led to massive protests across the US and around the world, calling for an end to racism and police brutality. Chauvin was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 22 years in prison. Other officers present during the arrest were also found guilty for not stepping in to stop the incident.
Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
Indian-origin man critical after Aussie cops smash his head to road, pin neck as he pleads: ‘I've done nothing wrong'
An Indian-origin man is in critical condition with suspected brain injury after a violent encounter with police in South Australia, where officers were seen pinning his neck to the ground and smashing his head against the road. The incident was reported in Adelaide city of Australia. According to multiple disturbing reports, the man, Gaurav Kundi, was even heard pleading, 'I've done nothing wrong,' as an officer pressed a knee to his neck. He then lost consciousness. As the assault continued, his wife, Amritpal Kaur, recorded the incident on her phone and pleaded with the police to stop. She said the police slammed his head against their vehicle and then road. 'I stopped filming because I panicked when the officer knelt on him,' she told 9News. The police have, however, defended the officers involved in the incident, saying they acted as per their training. Also Read | George Floyd: Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder In their defence, the police said Gaurav Kundi resisted arrest when he was caught leaving home drunk and arguing with his wife. The officers said they mistook the arguments as domestic violence. During the commotion, Gaurav Kundi also claimed he was drunk and loud, but not violent. But police went ahead to arrest him. Also Read | George Floyd's heart stopped while restrained by police: Medical examiner Gaurav Kundi was taken to hospital where doctors said his brain and neck nerves had received severe injuries. Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia, 'I can say that from that evidence I've looked at, from that body-worn video, but it is only one portion, I'm comfortable, but that is only one police officer.' He said investigation was still going on.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Aussie cops accused of 'George Floyd moment' after late night arrest on video leaves a man in a coma on life support
A father-of-two who was tackled to the ground and allegedly kneed in the neck by police remains in a critical condition with suspected brain damage. Police allegedly witnessed an altercation between Gaurav Kundi, 42, and his partner Amritpal Kaur in Adelaide 's eastern suburbs early Thursday. According to authorities, Mr Kundi allegedly 'violently resisted' arrest before he became unresponsive while on the ground. Footage filmed by his partner showed Mr Kundi screaming as several officers tried to detain him against a police car. 'I've done nothing wrong,' he shouted. His frantic partner added: 'Yeah, he hasn't done anything, what the hell!' The footage appeared to show police forcing Mr Kundi to the ground. 'Oh my God! They are doing unfair!' Ms Kaur screamed. Ms Kaur alleged an officer put a knee into his neck after she stopped filming due to being in a state of panic. Mr Kundi was rushed to Royal Adelaide Hospital in a critical condition, where he remains on life support. His partner claims the incident would have been avoided had police asked what had happened. 'They needed to ask first what we were doing,' Ms Kaur told Daily Mail Australia on Sunday night. '(The police) can't do this sh*t with someone's life.' Ms Kaur said that her partner spent the evening drinking before leaving their home. She followed him and offered assistance while trying to convince him to come home. Mr Kundi tried to push away her away, telling her he could walk himself. It's understood a passing patrol car mistook the incident for 'domestic violence'. 'I keep saying (to the police) he's not well, he's not well, please don't do this, just call the ambulance,' Ms Kaur said. She claimed she tried to warn police about Mr Kundi's pre-existing health conditions. 'His health is not very good and is heart is not working,' Ms Kaur told Nine News. Doctors can't guarantee that he will wake up from his coma 'His brain is damaged because the policeman hit very badly on the road. On the car, his head. And his neck nerve,' Ms Kaur said. 'Maybe he will wake up if brain works or maybe he will not.' 'I am just sitting over there and praying to God. Nothing else I can do. Nothing else I can do.' No charges have been laid. South Australian Police has launched an internal investigation into the incident as inquiries continue. Authorities will examine 'all evidence', including body-worn footage. SA Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia previously stated he was satisfied officers had acted appropriately. 'I can say that from that evidence I've looked at, from that body-worn video, but it is only one portion, I'm comfortable, but that is only one police officer,' he told reporters on Friday. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas also backed police.
