An Indian man was reportedly thrashed and abused racially by a group of unidentified men in South Australia.
Local media reports say that some men approached him without any reason and attacked him while shouting racial slurs.
According to the reports, the altercation started during a car parking dispute last Saturday around 9:22 PM.
The victim is known as Charanpreet Singh, and reportedly he was with his wife during the incident.
They said, “f*** off, Indian,” Singh was quoted as saying by the media reports.
The Indian Man Is 23-Year-Old And Studies In Australia
Singh added that he “tried to defend myself,” but they hit him until he “lost consciousness.”
The victim is a student in Australia and said he feels unsafe after the incident.
He says that cases like these “make you feel like you should just go back,” while adding that you cannot change “your skin color.”
Videos show that at least five men are using metal knuckles and sharp objects to hit him.
A woman, who is likely making the video, can be heard pleading to the attackers as she screams in shock and panic.
After beating Singh, the attackers left him unconscious on the road.
Reportedly, he suffered several serious injuries, which include brain trauma and multiple fractures to his face.
One Arrested By Australian Police In Connection With The Assault
The emergency teams arrived rapidly and admitted the victim to a nearby hospital where he was given the treatment.
In response, Australian police arrested a 20-year-old man and charged him with assault.
Police are checking the CCTVs to track other culprits in the case, and have also asked the public to provide additional information about the attackers.
They have asked the public to come forward with any information that could help find the other attackers.
The attack has left Indian community shocked and worried in Australia and they have raised concerns about the safety of international students and various immigrants in the country.
Many people shared online support messages for Singh and called for strict action against such attacks.
South Australia’s Premier Peter Malinauskas also condemned the attack.
He said, “Any racial assault is completely unacceptable and not reflective of the values held by most people in our state,” local media reports noted.
