An Indian international student is in a medically induced coma following an alleged attack inn Salamanca, Tasmania.
The student from Assam in his 20s is pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Tasmania.
He was rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital soon after the incident that happened in the Hobart night strip on 5 November 2023.
The brutal attack left the Indian international student with “extra jural bleeding” causing his brain to shift.
The victim was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious but what are believed to be non-life threatening head injuries
According to reports, his right lung collapsed and he had to undergo brain surgery, a procedure lasting several hours.
Meanwhile, Indian community members and students are using social media to raise awareness on the issue of international student safety and security in Tasmania.
The University of Tasmania’s Media Director, Ben Wild, told SBS that they are aware of the incident.
Further, the university officials are in regular contact with the family and have assigned a case manager along with translators and other support personnel.
Professor Ian Anderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), issued an official statement:
“There is nothing more important than the wellbeing of all of our students. We have a range of programs and services to keep people safe when they are on campus, such as our Safe and Fair Community Unit, and provide advice and support to students about staying safe when they are off campus.”
Tasmania Police has reportedly taken a 25-year-old man from Lenah Valley into custody following the “serious assault” and have ruled out racism as a potential motive.
The man has been charged with assault, providing a false address and name, resisting a police officer, and unrelated driving offences. He was granted a magistrate bail and is scheduled to return to court on 4 December 2023.
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