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Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Indian-origin man clings to life after cops in Australia ‘slammed his head against a car' damaging brain, neck nerves
A 42-year-old Indian-origin man, Gaurav Kundi, is on life support at the Royal Adelaide Hospital following a violent police arrest in Adelaide's eastern suburbs, Australia. His family claims excessive force was used during the arrest, that has left him with severe brain and neck injuries. Gaurav's wife, Amritpal Kaur, said the incident happened on Payneham Road after a patrol car approached the couple, mistakenly interpreting their loud argument as a case of domestic violence. '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, speaking to 9News. Kaur added that during the argument, Kundi had pushed her. ALSO READ| Indian-origin man creates fake founder persona, tricks 27 investors: 'This game is rigged' '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.' 'Police slammed his head against the car and also on the road,' she said. Kaur was initially recording the incident on her phone, but stopped when things escalated. 'I panicked when the officer knelt on Gaurav,' she said. 'I've done nothing wrong,' Gaurav cried before he lost consciousness, per The Australia Today. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors informed the family that his brain and neck nerves were severely damaged. 'Doctors are saying his brain is totally damaged. Maybe he will wake up if his brain works, or maybe he will not,' said Kaur, visibly distraught. The couple shares two children. South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has backed the officers involved in the incident, per 9News. He stated that he had reviewed footage from a body-worn camera and believes the police acted according to their training. ALSO READ| Who is Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja? Suspect accused of killing Jonathan Joss in alleged homophobic hate crime Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia said he was 'comfortable' seeing the officers acting appropriately. Police have claimed Gaurav was resisting arrest violently at the time. Investigations are currently underway.
News18
02-06-2025
- News18
Indian-Origin Man On Life Support After Violent Arrest In Australia: 'I've Done Nothing Wrong'
Last Updated: Gaurav Kundi, 42, was allegedly forced to the ground and a cop drove his knee into his neck. He is on life support, having suffered serious damage to his brain and neck nerves. A 42-year-old Indian-origin man was left in a critical condition with suspected brain damage after he was pinned down violently by police in the eastern suburbs on Australia's Adelaide, according to multiple reports. Gaurav Kundi, a father of two, was forced to the ground and pinned down as his partner, Amritpal Kaur, continued to protest his innocence. 'I've done nothing wrong," Kundi shouted to police, while his partner was filming the incident and calling out unfair treatment by the cops, according to The Australia Today. Kaur said she stopped filming when an officer drove a knee into his neck, echoing the 2020 George Floyd case in the US. She said Kundi's head was slammed against the police vehicle and the road during the arrest, after which he lost consciousness. Kundi was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where doctors say his brain and neck nerves are severely damaged. He is currently battling for his life. 'Maybe he will wake up if his brain works, or maybe he will not," said Kaur. Police Defend Officers After Kundi's Arrest Meanwhile, South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens came out in defence of the officers who carried out Kundi's arrest, saying that bodycam footage showed they acted in line with their training, according to 9News. Police said Kundi violently resisted arrest after leaving his home drunk, arguing with his wife. A police patrol mistook the incident as domestic violence, but Kundi claimed he was simply drunk and loud, not violent. Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia said he was 'comfortable" officers acted appropriately based on initial evidence, although investigations are currently underway. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas also defended the police, saying they have a 'really difficult job" and deserved backing. The violent arrest sparked public debate on police accountability and the use of force during arrests. Meanwhile, no charges have been filed as the investigation continues, while Kaur remains at Kundi's bedside. About the Author Aveek Banerjee Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
