Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Man of Indian Descent on Life Support After Police Encounter
In Adelaide, Australia, a 42-year-old Indian-origin man, Gaurav Kundi, was arrested by police after an argument with his partner.
During the arrest, police reportedly used force, including kneeling on his neck.
He lost consciousness and is now in a coma with severe brain injuries.
His partner claims the police used too much force.
The police claim Kundi resisted arrest, and they are reviewing bodycam footage as part of their investigation.
The case is being compared to the George Floyd case.
Gaurav Kundi, a 42-year-old Indian-origin man, is in a coma after being arrested in Adelaide, Australia.
Police allegedly kneed Kundi in the neck during the arrest.
The incident began after Kundi and his partner had a loud argument.
Kaur alleges excessive force was used and that her husband's head was slammed against surfaces.
An internal police investigation has been launched, including review of bodycam footage.
- Who
- Gaurav Kundi, his partner Amritpal Kaur, and South Australia Police officers.
- What
- Gaurav Kundi was arrested and suffered critical injuries.
- When
- Early morning on Thursday.
- Where
- Adelaide, Australia
- Why
- Police intervened after an argument between Kundi and his wife, attempting to arrest him.
Family's Perspective
Police Perspective
Police Actions
Family's Perspective
Kaur claims her husband was unfairly treated and that the police used excessive force, slamming his head and using a knee on his neck.
Police Perspective
Police state Kundi resisted arrest and their actions were appropriate, based on one officer's bodycam footage.
- Man Involved
- Gaurav Kundi
- Age
- 42
- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Injuries
- Critical brain injuries, on life support
- Incident
- Arrest
- Allegation
- Excessive force used by police
Sources
Indian-origin man pinned to ground by cop in Australia, wife screams; police chief say it was not wrong
Indian-origin man in coma in Australia after cop kneels him on neck during arrest
Indian-origin man on life-support after violent arrest in Australia: Here's what happened
