Indian-origin man dies after Australian cop allegedly knelt on neck during arrest
Gaurav Kundi, from Modbury North, was hospitalised on May 29 with a brain injury and died on Thursday, 7News Australia reported citied by PTI. His wife, Amritpal Kaur, recorded part of the arrest on her phone.
The couple were reportedly arguing in public when Kundi, who had been drinking, lay on the ground. Kaur said he had pushed her slightly during the argument. A passing police patrol intervened, allegedly believing it to be a domestic violence situation.
In the video accessed by 9News, Kundi is heard saying, 'I didn't do anything wrong,' while officers restrained him. Kaur can be heard saying the police were acting unfairly. She said she stopped filming after an officer placed a knee on her husband's neck.
'Just 19 seconds of video because I got panicked and I just sat on the ground with Gaurav. I kept saying he's not well, he's not well, please don't do this, just call the ambulance,' she told 9News.
Kundi became unresponsive and was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital, where he remained in critical condition until his death.
South Australia Police said Kundi had 'violently resisted' arrest and confirmed that no taser or firearm was used. The department said it was currently satisfied with how officers acted.
An internal investigation has been opened, and a Commissioner's Inquiry is also underway. Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said the review would look into the department's policies, training, and response protocols.
Kundi was a father of two. His death has drawn comparisons to the 2020 case of George Floyd in the United States.
(With inputs from PTI and 9News)
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