NEW DELHI: Like Shubham Washing mouthIndian student was recently stabbed multiple times Sydney, AustraliaRecovering in hospital after undergoing multiple surgeries, the local community in India is rallying to support the family.
Seema Chauhan, a registered migration agent based on the Gold Coast, told TOI: “His brother is currently traveling to Sydney from India after the visa application process was expedited. She helped the Garg family get visas and arrange travel.
“During the Covid pandemic, I helped a number of Indian students and tourists stuck in Australia process their documents and therefore I contacted the family of this young student,” said Chauhan, who immigrated to Australia 24 years ago said. a student. She said: “This is a one-off crime incident, and the students have come to Australia from India and are looking ahead to their successful journey to permanent residency and citizenship. when going to school, don’t feel anxious,” she said.
However, Chauhan added that students, especially newcomers from India, should follow certain precautions to ensure their safety, especially when they are out at night. .
Community leader and Sydney-based cardiologist Dr Yadu Singh, who supported the family, visited Garg at the hospital and spoke with him. “The young man was slashed several times and suffered life-threatening injuries; but he remains calm and composed and it is a relief that he is slowly recovering from some surgeries. I talked to him and his roommate about the attack and it doesn’t appear to be a hate crime.”
He added that University of NSW authorities had supported Garg during this sad time. “Besides, the Indian Consulate General in Sydney and the Australian High Commission in Delhi have also been in contact,” said Dr Singh, adding that support and Goodwill towards Garg has been poured in by Indian communities across Australia. “We all feel like his representative family is here and want to help,” said Singh, who plans to visit Garg at the hospital again soon.
Ravi Lochan Singh, president of the Australian Association of Education Representatives in India, also feels that although it is shocking that such attacks are rare in Sydney, Indian students should not be too over-the-top. worried. “The attack does not appear to have been directed at Garg as he is an Indian student and has no racist motives. The police were also very quick in apprehending the suspect who is currently in prison,” said Singh, who lives in Sydney.
Gurmeet Tuli, who runs a jewelry store in Sydney and is president of Little India Australia, a cultural and business hub, feels that Indian students should be provided with knowledge of the issues. different locales before they arrived in Australia. “This is a very brutal attack on an outstanding Indian student who went to the University of New South Wales for a PhD after his master’s degree at IIT Chennai. This is a matter of law and order and it is the duty of the police here to protect the Indian students and tourists.” tulips speak.
He added that there have been reports of attacks on Indians in various Australian cities recently and it is very alarming to the community. “Steps need to be taken to raise awareness of the Indian community and our cultural values to increase tolerance towards us,” said Tuli, who is leading the efforts of the owners. businesses in Little India, a street in Harris Park, Sydney, said. Food rations and cooked meals for Indian students and tourists as they are stuck in Australia during the pandemic.
Businesses in Little India also support Indian students with job opportunities during and after their studies.
Seema Chauhan, a registered migration agent based on the Gold Coast, told TOI: “His brother is currently traveling to Sydney from India after the visa application process was expedited. She helped the Garg family get visas and arrange travel.
“During the Covid pandemic, I helped a number of Indian students and tourists stuck in Australia process their documents and therefore I contacted the family of this young student,” said Chauhan, who immigrated to Australia 24 years ago said. a student. She said: “This is a one-off crime incident, and the students have come to Australia from India and are looking ahead to their successful journey to permanent residency and citizenship. when going to school, don’t feel anxious,” she said.
However, Chauhan added that students, especially newcomers from India, should follow certain precautions to ensure their safety, especially when they are out at night. .
Community leader and Sydney-based cardiologist Dr Yadu Singh, who supported the family, visited Garg at the hospital and spoke with him. “The young man was slashed several times and suffered life-threatening injuries; but he remains calm and composed and it is a relief that he is slowly recovering from some surgeries. I talked to him and his roommate about the attack and it doesn’t appear to be a hate crime.”
He added that University of NSW authorities had supported Garg during this sad time. “Besides, the Indian Consulate General in Sydney and the Australian High Commission in Delhi have also been in contact,” said Dr Singh, adding that support and Goodwill towards Garg has been poured in by Indian communities across Australia. “We all feel like his representative family is here and want to help,” said Singh, who plans to visit Garg at the hospital again soon.
Ravi Lochan Singh, president of the Australian Association of Education Representatives in India, also feels that although it is shocking that such attacks are rare in Sydney, Indian students should not be too over-the-top. worried. “The attack does not appear to have been directed at Garg as he is an Indian student and has no racist motives. The police were also very quick in apprehending the suspect who is currently in prison,” said Singh, who lives in Sydney.
Gurmeet Tuli, who runs a jewelry store in Sydney and is president of Little India Australia, a cultural and business hub, feels that Indian students should be provided with knowledge of the issues. different locales before they arrived in Australia. “This is a very brutal attack on an outstanding Indian student who went to the University of New South Wales for a PhD after his master’s degree at IIT Chennai. This is a matter of law and order and it is the duty of the police here to protect the Indian students and tourists.” tulips speak.
He added that there have been reports of attacks on Indians in various Australian cities recently and it is very alarming to the community. “Steps need to be taken to raise awareness of the Indian community and our cultural values to increase tolerance towards us,” said Tuli, who is leading the efforts of the owners. businesses in Little India, a street in Harris Park, Sydney, said. Food rations and cooked meals for Indian students and tourists as they are stuck in Australia during the pandemic.
Businesses in Little India also support Indian students with job opportunities during and after their studies.
