Revealed on: Aug 18, 2025 05:50 am IST
5 youngsters are charged with allegedly attacking an Indian man with a machete in Australia. A 15-year-old has been arrested within the matter.
An Indian man obtained an prolonged Australian visa after he practically misplaced a hand in an alleged machete assault. In keeping with experiences, the federal government thought-about his case on compassionate grounds and prolonged his visa.
Saurabh Anand was allegedly attacked by a gaggle of youngsters at a procuring centre in Altona Meadows, in Victoria, a couple of month in the past, reported ABC Information. 5 youngsters are charged within the alleged assault, and police additionally arrested a 15-year-old in reference to the case.
How does his visa extension assist?
Anand was going through deportation as his visa was about to run out in August. Nonetheless, he was granted extension to assist him proceed his medical remedies in Australia. Although the extension will enable him to remain within the nation for 2 extra years, he’s reportedly on the pathway to everlasting residency.
Saurabh Anand on his visa extension:
“This can be a second the place I really feel relieved that the federal government and the neighborhood has come collectively to assist me by way of probably the most horrifying moments in my life,” Anand stated.
He added, “There are nonetheless good folks on the market who need to care for one another, and we’re part of a neighborhood that would stand collectively.”
Native MP speaks out:
Native MP Tim Watts shared an Instagram put up about Anand, revealing what he informed the Indian man after assembly him.
“After I met with Saurabh I had one message for him: ‘You’re not alone. Nobody ought to have needed to expertise what you probably did, however everybody in our neighborhood in Melbourne’s west is with you in your restoration’,” Watts wrote.
“My workplace has been doing every part we will to assist Saurabh by way of this traumatic time. I’m relieved that because of this Ministerial intervention, he now not has to fret about his visa standing and might now deal with his restoration,” Watts added.
Reportedly, Anand is experiencing a fast decline in his well being as a result of ache and extreme accidents.
