In a deeply troubling case of suspected racial violence, 23-year-old Indian student Charanpreet Singh was brutally attacked on a street in Adelaide, Australia. The incident occurred on Saturday night near Kintore Avenue, reportedly following a parking-related dispute.
According to 9News, Singh was first subjected to racial slurs before being repeatedly punched and left unconscious on the roadside. Singh recounted from his hospital bed, “They just said ‘fu*k off, Indian’, and after that they just started punching.” He added, “I tried to fight back, but they beat me until I was unconscious.”
Aus media: ‘F— off, Indian’: Charanpreet Singh hospitalised after alleged RACIST attack in Adelaide. Charanpreet Singh was beaten by a group of five men wielding metal knuckles. One man has been arrested. pic.twitter.com/mze2xbDEZV
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Singh sustained serious injuries, including brain trauma and multiple facial fractures. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and remains under medical care. A 20-year-old man from Enfield has been arrested and charged with assault causing harm. However, other suspects fled the scene and are yet to be identified. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and have appealed for public assistance in tracking down the remaining attackers.
Speaking about the ordeal, Singh said, “Things like this, when they happen, it makes you feel like you should go back. You can change anything in your body, but you can’t change the colours.”
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas condemned the attack, calling it completely unwelcome in the state.
