Indian student attacked with iron rod by Khalistan supporters in Australia

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• Jul 14, 2023 | Poonam Nath

An Indian student in Sydney's western district of Merrylands was attacked with iron rods by Khalistan followers in Australia for...

Digital Desk: In a recent incident that took place in Australia report reveals that Khalistani supporters had beaten up a 23-year-old Indian student after he expressed objection to the group's radical actions.

The attack erupted in the western Sydney neighbourhood of Merrylands, where the perpetrators chose to attack the student as he was making his way to work while yelling "Khalistan Zindabad," according to a report published on Friday by The Australia Today.

In his account of the incident, the student (asked to remain anonymous), who by work profession was a driver, replied, "Today at 5.30 am, when I was going to work, some 4-5 Khalistan supporters attacked me."

He went on to say that as he was getting into his car, the attackers emerged out of nowhere. He was struck with an iron rod slightly below his left eye on the cheekbone after they unlocked the left side door.

He was then taken out of the car against his will and assaulted with iron rods. Two of the attackers also videotaped the attack.

The student claimed that the attackers kept chanting "Khalistan Zindabad" as they beat him.

"Everything took place in less than five minutes, and when they left they told me this should serve as a lesson for opposing the Khalistan issue. If not, they're willing to continue teaching me in this manner, the victim claimed.

The New South Wales (NSW) Police were notified of the event, and they took the hurt Indian student to Westmead Hospital. According to the report, he had a serious head, leg, and arm injuries.

This incident comes after prior disputes in Melbourne during the counterfeit "Punjab independence referendum" in January between Khalistani activists and pro-India protesters. 

However, the Indian government requested the Australian authorities to act due to growing anti-Indian actions by Khalistani separatists and repeated attacks on Hindu temples.

In response to these events, Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry in New Delhi, emphasised the need to not allow those who support violence or legitimise terrorism to have a platform. This declaration coincided with a rise in anti-Indian activity by Khalistani groups across several nations.