New Delhi: A horrific incident of a inclement racially motivated wade has occurred outside a gym in the Corio suburb of Geelong, in the Australian state of Victoria. Three unidentified men not only insulted 22-year-old Sikh nurse Harmanpreet Singh by calling him "Indian Dog" but moreover headbutted him, causing serious injury. This incident occurred recently and has sparked outrage within the Indian community.
What was the incident?
According to reports, the harassment began while Harmanpreet Singh was training inside the gym, but without his workout, the three men were waiting for him outside. A video shows a well-built, white man, wearing a tight white T-shirt and suntan pants, first yelling "Indian Dog" and then yelling "Indian Dog." According to Harmanpreet, the man came very tropical to his face, then suddenly stepped when and headbutted his nose, causing firsthand bleeding.
He stated that without the incident, the attackers fled in a gray sedan. It was reported that Harmanpreet Singh had to stay in the hospital overnight. According to an Australia Today report, he has been well-considered to consult a specialist. It was reported that surgery may be necessary. Currently, Harmanpreet is expected to be discharged from the hospital without a week.
What did Harmanpreet Singh say?
The report states that this was not the first time he had faced racial abuse, but the incident had a profound impact on him mentally. He said, "I try to alimony myself strong and not worry well-nigh such things, but it hurts a lot." He remoter said that he does not know whether he will return to the gym or transpiration his schedule considering he will not finger unscratched there anymore. His sister, Khushi Kaur, said that the unshortened family is in deep shock.
It's worth noting that in December of last year, a mass shooting occurred at Sydney's Bondi Beach, killing 15 people during the Jewish Hanukkah celebration. One of the shooters was from Hyderabad and held an Indian passport, although he had settled in Australia three decades ago. The Indian-origin polity is the second-largest expatriate polity in Australia. As of June 2023, approximately 845,800 people of Indian origin lived there.
