Indian-Origin Man Dies In Australia After Police Kneel On His Neck During Arrest Attempt: Here's What Went Down

A 42-year-old Indian-origin man, Gaurav Kundi, has died in Australia after reportedly sustaining critical injuries when a police officer allegedly pressed his knee against the man’s neck during an arrest. The incident, which took place in Adelaide, has sparked public outcry and prompted an official inquiry into police procedures.

Confrontation Captured on Video, Wife Cries Foul

According to a report by 7News Australia, as cited by PTI, Kundi was admitted to the hospital with head injuries and died on Thursday. He was a resident of Modbury North in Adelaide.

The altercation occurred on Penham Road in Royston Park when a police officer approached Kundi, claiming to have witnessed a "dispute" between him and a woman, later identified as his wife, Amritpal Kaur. A video from the scene shows the officer forcefully handling Kundi, as both he and Kaur vocally resisted the action.

"I have done nothing wrong," Kundi is heard shouting in the video, while Kaur, who was recording the incident, can be heard accusing the police of using excessive force.

Kundi lost consciousness during the arrest attempt and was immediately taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police Claim He Resisted Arrest, Was Intoxicated

The South Australian Police stated that Kundi appeared to be intoxicated and resisted arrest, engaging in physical struggle with the officer. Police claimed that a patrol unit had observed what they interpreted as a domestic violence situation between the couple.

However, Kaur has refuted these claims, saying, “My husband was only drunk and making noise. He was not violent in any way.”

No firearm or Taser was used during the incident, police confirmed. They also stated that no electrical stun device was found at the scene.

South Australia Police Commissioner Orders Review

South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens told ABC Radio Adelaide that an internal affairs investigation is underway. In addition to this, he assured that a broader review of police procedures and training protocols—especially those governing use of force during arrests—will be conducted.

As the probe continues, community members and human rights groups are raising questions about racial profiling and use of excessive force in policing, drawing parallels with past high-profile cases globally.

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