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Time of India
27 minutes ago
- Time of India
Indian-origin man pinned to ground by cop in Australia, wife screams; police chief say it was not wrong
Indian-origin man Gaurav Kundi assaulted by cops in Australia, brain, neck nerves damaged. (Photo: 9news) A 42-year-old Indian-origin man, Gaurav Kundi, was pinned down to the Payneham Road in Adelaide's eastern suburbs while he was being arrested by the police. His wife Amritpal Kaur said police slammed his head against the car and also on the road. She was initially filming the torture, she said to 9News, adding that she panicked when the officer knelt on Gaurav. "I've done nothing wrong," Kundi screamed and then lost his senses. He was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where doctors said his brain and neck nerves were severely damaged. Kundi, the father of two, is now on life support. "Doctors are saying his brain is totally damaged. Maybe he will wake up if his brain works, or maybe he will not," Kaur said. Police said Gaurav Kundi resisted the arrest violently. The couple was allegedly arguing which a patrol car mistook for domestic violence. Kaur confirmed that Kundi was drunk and loud and they were arguing, but there was no violence. South Australian police commissioner Grant Stevens backed the officer on duty and he said he saw the visioh from one of the officers' body camera and he believes that the officers acted in line with their training. Going by the account of Kaur, Kundi had been drinking before he left their home and began walking along Payneham Road. "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," Kaur said, adding that she was pushed by her husband which probably was noticed by the patrol car and the cops thought it was domestic violence. "The policeman thinks he's assaulting me and doing domestic violence on the road but the policeman is wrong," she said. "He is just drunk and that's why he is loud, nothing else."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
2 of deceased Covid patient's family test positive
Ludhiana: After a Ludhiana resident died of Covid in a Chandigarh hospital two days ago, health authorities confirmed two more cases in the district on Thursday night. Both are family members of the deceased. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to civil surgeon Dr Ramandeep Kaur, the 19-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son of the deceased Covid patient have tested positive for the disease. Their father died in a Chandigarh hospital. His wife and two other children, including a son and daughter, tested negative. Dr Kaur added that the two family members who tested positive are asymptomatic and have been home quarantined. A health official, asking not to be named, said that even though three of the family members of the deceased had tested negative, they had been asked to take precautions. He added that 10 contacts of the deceased at ESI hospital, where he was admitted before being referred to a Chandigarh hospital, and around 15 contacts in the area were tested for Covid and all of them tested negative. On being asked if more people were being tested for Covid, the health official said that residents could come for voluntary sampling, but the department was not engaging in large-scale testing. Meanwhile, health minister Dr Balbir Singh, who was in Ludhiana for an event related to the dengue campaign, visited the house of the deceased Covid patient to offer condolences. He encouraged the family to adhere to isolation guidelines and assured them of the government's support. Addressing the current Covid situation, the minister said that there was no cause for concern as only three Covid cases had been recorded in Punjab. He added that the situation was normal, and Punjab was fully equipped with adequate infrastructure, including oxygen, medicines, beds, and necessary resources. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also advised vulnerable individuals, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with co-morbidities to wear masks when stepping outside as a precautionary measure. Calling for public suppport, the minister said, "Through collective action and adherence to preventive measures, we can protect our communities from both dengue and Covid-19," he said. In A Nutshell Family transmission: The 19-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son of the deceased have tested positive. They are asymptomatic and quarantined at home. Limited spread: Fortunately, all other contacts, including those at the ESI hospital and in the local area, tested negative, suggesting limited transmission so far Precautionary measures: Authorities are not conducting mass testing but are encouraging voluntary sampling. Vulnerable groups are advised to wear masks Government response: The health minister's visited the family and assured them of government support MSID:: 121517281 413 |
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Chandigarh woman sues Maruti Suzuki, dealership for failing to transfer old car ownership; seeks vehicle's court custody
A woman has filed a civil suit against Maruti Suzuki and one of its dealerships in Chandigarh for refusing to transfer the ownership of her old car and allowing a third person to have control of and run the vehicle without getting it noted in the name of the new owner. The suit has been filed by Kulpreet Kaur against Maruti Suzuki India Limited and Autopace Network Private Limited (car dealership). Meanwhile, the Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA), Chandigarh and the principal secretary (Transport), Himachal Pradesh, have also been made respondents in the case. Through her counsel, Advocate Ajay Pal Singh, Kaur said she purchased a brand-new car from Autopace Network — a Maruti Suzuki Fronx — and before the purchase, Maruti Suzuki and the dealership, promised her that she would be compensated suitably in case she chose to return her earlier car, Hyundai i10, while buying the new vehicle from the showroom. Kaur said they said a handsome amount would be paid to her in the form of 'suitable adjustments' in the total value of the new car she was buying, in case she handed over the keys of her old vehicle. Kaur said she handed the keys of her old car to the dealership, for which the company and dealership gave a decent incentive to the purchaser by adjusting the value of the used car from the total value of the car that she was purchasing. She said she bought the car in September 2023. However, Kaur's counsel, Singh, argued Kaur is running from pillar to post to find out if, as promised, her old car had been transferred in the name of the new purchaser. However, she found out that the used car has not so far been transferred, and is lying at an undisclosed place, but in her name on paper. On following up with the company and dealership, she was informed her car was handed over to a local car dealer — Jainendra Bhalla of Sector 47, Chandigarh — and he further sold the vehicle to some unknown person. Kaur said that despite her repeated requests, Bhalla has not given any assurance that he will get the vehicle transferred in
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Two kids of COVID victim test +ve, under quarantine, say officials
Two children, a son and a daughter, of the 40-year-old Uttar Pradesh native who succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday in Chandigarh, have tested positive for coronavirus infection, health officials confirmed today. The deceased, a worker in Ludhiana, was admitted to ESI Hospital on May 23 with breathlessness before being referred to Chandigarh on May 26 as his condition worsened. Following the man's death, the health department initiated contact tracing and testing. Of the five family members tested, the deceased's wife and two other children returned negative results. Additionally, ten individuals who came into contact with the patient at ESI Hospital have also tested negative for the infection. Health officials noted that the two infected children are asymptomatic and have been placed in quarantine. Civil surgeon Dr Ramandeep Kaur emphasised that the department is fully equipped and prepared to handle any potential health challenges, including those related to COVID-19. 'Our teams are on high alert, and we have robust protocols in place to tackle any conditions that may arise, including monitoring for new variants and ensuring adequate testing and isolation facilities,' she said. Dr Kaur urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with health officials if contacted, reiterating that 'there is no need for panic.' She also noted the current strains of the virus were mild and asked people to exercise standard hygienic practices to stay safe. 'The current COVID-19 strains are generally reported to be mild, and our hospitals are well-prepared. We urge people to continue maintaining good hygiene practices, wear masks in crowded areas, and consult healthcare professionals for any health concerns or COVID-like symptoms,' she said. It was also disclosed that the deceased had a pre-existing condition, having been hospitalized last year for a Hepatitis B infection. The RT PCR lab at the Civil Hospital has not reported any recent surge in COVID-19 testing, with officials stating that the number of people coming for tests remains consistent with usual levels.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Iran investigates case of 'missing' Indian nationals
DELHI — The Iranian Embassy in India has said it is investigating the case of three Indian nationals who went missing in Tehran earlier this month. The men, all of whom are from the northern state of Punjab, had a stopover in Iran on 1 May, and were on their way to Australia, where they were promised lucrative jobs by a local travel agent. Their families allege that they were kidnapped upon their arrival by unknown men, who are now demanding a ransom of 5m rupees ($63,000; £47,000). On Thursday, the Iranian Embassy said on X that it was keeping Indian authorities informed of all developments "within the judicial system" and warned about the dangers of taking illegal immigration routes. "Given the nature of this incident, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorized individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries," it said. The statement came a day after the Indian embassy in Iran said that it had "strongly taken up this matter with Iranian authorities" and requested that the missing Indians be "urgently traced and their safety ensured".Many Indians, particularly from Punjab, travel to developed countries in search of job opportunities and a better fall victim to scams run by travel agents, who charge exorbitant fees and send them through illegal or unsafe routes, often without proper Kaur recounted the events that led to her 23-year-old son Amritpal Singh going missing to BBC family had hired a travel agent in Hoshiarpur - where they live - to secure an Australian work permit for her son."Last month, the agent informed us that my son's visa had been approved and asked for 1.8m rupees as payment," she said."They told us they had booked a flight from Delhi to Australia on 26 April. But when my son went there, they told him that his documents were still not ready."The agent then told Amritpal that they had rebooked him on a flight for 29 April, but later claimed that even that ticket got 1 May, the agent put Amritpal, along with the two other men, on a flight to Iran, describing it as a stopover en route to Australia, Ms Kaur landing, Amritpal called his mum to say that he had arrived safely and that a cab was on its way to take them to a hotel, before their next an hour later, Ms Kaur said her son called again, this time to say that he had been she could get any details, the call got cut abruptly and her son became Kaur said that the family tried to contact the three agents in Punjab - they first gave them "vague responses" and then went missing. The next day, the family found that their homes and offices were Kaur said they began receiving video calls from unknown men around the same the call, Ms Kaur alleged the kidnappers would show Amritpal and the two other men held hostage inside a room. They had injuries all over their body from being beaten up, she first, they demanded 20mn rupees but eventually reduced the amount, settling at 5.4m rupees, Ms Kaur said."But it has been more than 10 days days since we last heard from them," said Gurdev Singh, Amritpal's uncle. The family has not paid any ransom till now.A police complaint has since been filed against the travel agents and an investigation is under way."The search for the three men is on. They are on the run, but we are conducting searches," Gursahib Singh, an officer with Hoshiarpur police, told BBC around 150km (93 miles) away, in Dhuri village, the house of Husanpreet Singh, one of the other missing men, remains lived there with his maternal grandmother, who is now busy going door-to-door to her relatives, asking them for Indian embassy in Tehran has said it was keeping the families informed of all has recently intensified its crackdown on travel agents involved in illegal immigration, particularly after hundreds of undocumented Indians were deported from the US after President Donald Trump took office for a second of these migrants in chains, disembarking from an American aircraft, had made headlines for weeks. — BBC
