Breaking News:
Racist Attack Rocks Auckland: Indian Bus Driver Assaulted, Left Injured
[Date: March 15, 2023]
Auckland, New Zealand – In a shocking incident, an Indian bus driver was brutally assaulted by a group of individuals in a racist attack in Auckland, New Zealand. The attack has sent shockwaves across the community, prompting an investigation by the New Zealand Police.
According to eyewitnesses, the assault took place on a public bus in the suburb of Glen Innes, during which the driver was physically assaulted and subjected to racist abuse. The victims were rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, describing it as "unacceptable and disturbing." The Auckland Regional Council has also expressed deep concern over the attack and has pledged to cooperate with the investigation.
"I want to assure the community that we take these kind of incidents extremely seriously and are working closely with our colleagues at the New Zealand Police to identify those responsible and bring them to justice," said a spokesperson for the Auckland Regional Council.
This incident has sparked outrage across the community, with many calling for greater awareness and action against racism and hate crimes.
Updates and Reactions:
- The Indian High Commission in New Zealand has expressed its deep concern over the attack and has urged authorities to take swift action to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.
- The New Zealand National Party has condemned the attack, calling it a "despicable act" and urging the government to take stronger action against racism.
- The Auckland community has rallied around the victims, with many expressing solidarity and support on social media using the hashtag #SupportOurBusDriver.
Call to Action:
We urge the authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of the victims and their families. We also urge the community to come together and stand against racism and hate crimes.
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[Article 1: The State of Racism in New Zealand]
[Article 2: Hate Crime Awareness Campaign Launched]
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Auckland Indian bus driver Rajnish Trehan was assaulted on Saturday morning by an unruly passenger who refused to pay his fare and shouted racial abuse, leaving Trehan requiring hospital treatment The New Zealand Herald reported.
The incident occurred around 10am on Trehan’s Number 18 bus, which travels from the city to West Auckland via Avondale. The passenger, the last of three to board, refused to tag on with his Auckland Transport HOP card and began shouting when asked to pay. Trehan, trying to de-escalate the situation, relented but asked the man to show respect for other passengers. In response, the man yelled, “This is my country, you are my servant,” and then punched Trehan in the face without warning.
So he had a travel card but refused to use it because the driver was non-white? And did he think the driver personally owned Auckland Transport? Deranged and dumb
Brown people must unite or else this will continue.
I bet some racists online would be racists in person, too.