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Gaurav Kundi Dies After Becoming Unresponsive During Arrest in Adelaide

South Australian authorities are conducting an inquiry under public integrity oversight into how his arrest led to fatal injuries

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Gaurav Kundi, 42, has died after his family switched off his life-support after allegedly suffering injuries from his arrest two weeks ago.

Overview

  • Gaurav Kundi, 42, became unresponsive on May 29 after officers attempted to arrest him for allegedly resisting in Royston Park, Adelaide
  • Ambulance crews rushed him to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where family were told he had an unrecoverable brain injury and his life support was withdrawn on June 12
  • South Australian Police say no taser or firearm was used and body camera footage shows no knee-on-neck restraint during the incident
  • A Commissioner’s inquiry and probes by Major Crime and Professional Standards detectives are under way with Office of Public Integrity oversight and findings to be referred to the DPP
  • Foreign Minister Penny Wong has declined to comment until investigations conclude and has assured India of Australia’s commitment to a thorough and independent review