‘I Can’t Change My Color’: Indian Student Brutally Beaten in Adelaide, Racist Attack Leaves Him with Brain Trauma

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A 23-year-old Indian international student, Charanpreet Singh, was viciously attacked near Kintore Avenue in central Adelaide in a racially motivated assault. The attackers hurled racial slurs, including 'F*** off, Indian,' before beating him severely, causing brain trauma and facial fractures. Singh was left unconscious and hospitalized overnight. One suspect has been arrested, while others remain at large. The incident sparked outrage within the local community and raised concerns about immigrant safety in Australia. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas condemned the attack as unacceptable. Singh, speaking from his hospital bed, said, "You can change anything in your body, but you can't change the colours." Police are still investigating and seeking public assistance.

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00:00On the night of 19th July 2025, a 23-year-old Indian student, Charanpreet Singh was brutally

00:12assaulted in an alleged racial attack at 9.22pm near Kintar Avenue in Central Adelaide in Australia.

00:21Singh and his wife had just parked their car to view the city's famous light installations

00:26when they were ambushed by a group of five men who emerged from another vehicle.

00:32Without provocation, the group began shouting racial slurs,

00:35including *** off Indian, before violently attacking Singh.

00:40Eyewitnesses in social media videos confirm that the attackers struck Singh with metal knuckles

00:46or sharp objects, delivering multiple punches and kicks to his face and body.

00:51His wife, present at the scene, filmed part of the assault and screamed for help.

00:56But the attackers continued until Singh was left unconscious on the street.

01:01The group then fled, leaving Singh with severe injuries.

01:07Singh was quickly transported to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

01:10Medical staff confirmed he suffered from brain trauma, multiple facial fractures,

01:16a broken nose and serious injuries to his eyes that required surgery.

01:21Singh remained hospitalized overnight for further observation and treatment.

01:28He later recounted from his hospital bed that he tried to defend himself but was beaten until he blacked out.

01:36The ordeal left him not just physically injured but emotionally shaken.

01:40He said, things like this, when they happen, it makes you feel like you should go back.

01:45The authorities responded promptly, arriving at the scene shortly after 9.22 pm.

01:51According to police, Singh was found on the ground with serious facial injuries.

01:55Investigators have confirmed the attack is being treated as a racially motivated crime.

02:02One 20-year-old suspect from Enfield was arrested and charged with assault causing harm.

02:07The four remaining attackers are still at large as police continue to review CCTV footage

02:13and appeal for public assistance in tracking down the other suspects.

02:18Online platforms have seen an outpouring of support for Singh and calls for tougher action

02:24to prevent racially driven violence.

02:27South Australia's Premier Peter Malinovskos strongly condemned the attack, stating,

02:32Any time we see any evidence of any racial attack, it is completely unwelcome in our state

02:38and just not consistent with where the majority of our community are at.

02:44Singh speaking from hospital said that the event made him feel unsafe, stating,

02:50You can change anything in your body, but you can't change the colours.

02:56The arrested suspect has been released on bail.

02:59Police are continuing their search for the remaining culprits,

03:03utilising security camera footage and appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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