Gaurav Kundi, 42, suffered severe brain and neck injuries following alleged police assault in Adelaide
An Indian-origin man, 42-year-old Gaurav Kundi, is fighting for his life at the Royal Adelaide Hospital after a police encounter turned violent in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide, Australia. The incident, which occurred on Payneham Road, has sparked concern within the local community and among rights advocates, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Police mistook a verbal dispute for domestic violence, leading to forceful intervention and life-threatening injuries.
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According to local media, Kundi and his wife, Amritpal Kaur, were having a loud argument when police arrived, reportedly suspecting a domestic violence situation
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Kaur later clarified that while Kundi was intoxicated and had pushed her, the police response was unnecessarily aggressive
Witnesses and reports suggest that during the arrest, officers forced Kundi to the ground, slamming his head against a patrol car and the road. Kaur had been recording the incident on her phone but stopped when it became too traumatic to watch.
Doctors say Gaurav Kundi has suffered extensive brain damage, and his recovery remains uncertain. Kundi was rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where he was placed on life support. Medical professionals have informed his family that he sustained serious neck and brain injuries, with his prognosis remaining unclear.
The incident has raised questions about police conduct and the use of force during arrests, particularly involving individuals from minority communities. Calls for an independent investigation are growing as Kundi’s condition continues to be monitored.
