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- A 22-year-old Indian Sikh nurse has alleged he was the victim of a racially motivated attack outside a gym in Australia, sparking renewed concern within the Indian community about safety and discrimination abroad.
- Harmanpreet Singh, who lives in Corio in the Australian state of Victoria, said the incident unfolded late Tuesday night after a confrontation with three men inside a local fitness centre.
- He said one of the men moved aggressively toward him, resulting in a blow that left him with a severe nose injury and heavy bleeding.
A 22-year-old Indian Sikh nurse has alleged he was the victim of a racially motivated attack outside a gym in Australia, sparking renewed concern within the Indian community about safety and discrimination abroad.
Harmanpreet Singh, who lives in Corio in the Australian state of Victoria, said the incident unfolded late Tuesday night after a confrontation with three men inside a local fitness centre. According to Singh, the men directed racial slurs at him while he was working out and later followed him outside, where the situation escalated into violence.
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In an interview with Australian media, Singh recounted how the altercation suddenly turned physical. He said one of the men moved aggressively toward him, resulting in a blow that left him with a severe nose injury and heavy bleeding.
Footage broadcast by television outlets reportedly shows individuals shouting racist abuse, including remarks telling him to “go back” to his country, during the confrontation. Singh alleged that the attackers fled shortly afterward in a sedan, leaving him injured at the scene. He was taken to hospital, where doctors warned that he may require specialist treatment and possibly surgery.
The young nurse described the emotional impact of the attack, saying he remains shaken by the experience. While he claims to have faced racial taunts before during his time in Australia, he described this incident as the most traumatic so far.
The alleged assault comes amid a series of reported incidents involving members of the Indian diaspora in Australia. Earlier in July 2025, a 23-year-old Indian student in Adelaide was hospitalised after a violent attack that authorities believed could be racially motivated, further raising concerns among community groups.
Police have not released full details of the investigation, but the incident has reignited discussions about racism, community safety, and the experiences of migrant workers and students across the country.
