Agencies Canberra

A 42-year-old Indian-origin father-of-two is on life support with suspected brain damage after a police arrest in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs, as footage obtained by 9News raises serious questions about the incident, Australia Today reported. The video shows Gaurav Kundi being forced onto Payneham Road while he and his partner, Amritpal Kaur, loudly protest his innocence. “I’ve done nothing wrong,” Kundi shouts, while Kaur films and cries out that the police are acting unfairly.

Kundi loses consciousness after being tackled to the ground. His partner says an officer allegedly drove a knee into his neck — a move that echoes the 2020 George Floyd case in the United States. “I stopped filming because I panicked when the officer knelt on him,” Kaur told 9News.

She also claims Kundi’s head was slammed against the police car and the road during the arrest. Kundi was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where doctors say his brain and neck nerves are severely damaged. Kaur said: “Maybe he will wake up if his brain works, or maybe he will not.”

Police say Kundi violently resisted arrest after leaving his home intoxicated. The couple had allegedly been arguing, and a passing patrol reportedly mistook the incident for domestic violence. Kaur insists he was simply drunk and loud, not violent. South Australia Police have launched an internal investigation and are reviewing body-worn camera footage.

Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia said he was “comfortable” officers acted appropriately based on initial evidence but investigations are ongoing. Premier Peter Malinauskas voiced strong support for police, saying they have a “really difficult job” and deserved backing. No charges have been laid. Meanwhile, Kaur remains at her partner’s bedside, praying for his recovery. The incident continues to raise questions about police conduct and use of force during arrests.