[VIDEO] Indian American Student Bullied In US, Video Sparks Outrage

[MenInG]

A viral video showing an Indian American student being bullied in Texas has sparked anger and criticism on social media. The video has been shot by classmates of the student being bullied and shared online.

It shows one student approaching the Indian American boy who is sitting on a bench and demanding that he stand up. When he refuses to give up his seat, the American student gets angry and starts choking him. He presses the boy's neck from behind with his elbow before choking him and pushing him against his seat.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">14 y/o at Coppell Middle School North gets assaulted in the cafeteria, while students just watched.<br><br>Teen in chokehold faced 3days of punishment. His parents are outraged. Other teen faced 1 day of punishment.<br><br>Teen tells me, he didn't want to fight back, & get in trouble.<a href="https://twitter.com/wfaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wfaa</a> <a href="https://t.co/f2Clha8qpF">pic.twitter.com/f2Clha8qpF</a></p>— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaliniBasu_/status/1526339385268084736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The incident took place in Coppell Middle School in Texas and its superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt said in an email, “Coppell ISD is aware of a video circulating on social media showing an incident at Coppell Middle School North involving a physical altercation between two students. Bullying, both verbal and physical, as well as physical acts of aggression are never acceptable and do not align with who we are at CISD and our core values.”

The statement which was also posted online, has been widely criticised with many users pointing out the fact that the video clearly showed assault. The incident, according to the Coppell Middle School, is being investigated.

According to NBCDFW, the parents of the bullied student said their son received a three-day suspension which was harsher than the single-day suspension sentence given to the assailant. The parents have now sought legal representation as they await the internal investigation of the school to end.

There is also an online petition which more than 150,000 people have signed supporting the Indian American Boy.

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[Cpt. Rishwat]

Indian parents are too protective and focused on good manners. They bring up good kids in general, but they are very passive, and in western schools that will get you bullied mercilessly. If he'd got up and threatened to fight back I can guarantee the other lad would most likely have backed down.

 

[topspin]

Feel sorry for the kid. If the assault wasn't bad enough, he's been given a far longer suspension. Talk about rubbing salt to the wounds.

 

[topspin]

Indian parents are too protective and focused on good manners. They bring up good kids in general, but they are very passive, and in western schools that will get you bullied mercilessly. If he'd got up and threatened to fight back I can guarantee the other lad would most likely have backed down.

Not the place for your Indophobic posts.

Indian kid has been assaulted and he did the right thing to not react as this was all on camera. Not to forget they gave him a longer suspension even though he's clearly the victim.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Not the place for your Indophobic posts.

Indian kid has been assaulted and he did the right thing to not react as this was all on camera. Not to forget they gave him a longer suspension even though he's clearly the victim.

What's Indophobic about it? I said that in general Indians bring up good well mannered kids, but in western schools if you are too passive you will get bullied mercilessly. It's clear as day in that video. In fact he even gets bullied by the school authorities who clearly feel he stepped over the line in not following orders to move when asked.

This doesn't work, if you'd ever lived in a rough neighbourhood you would understand. Kids will only pick on you if they think you won't hit back.

 

[Champ_Pal]

While bullying is extremely bad, it happens in all schools. Fighting over silly stuff like in the video was quite common during my school days. Kids fight and bully over stupidest of things.

 

[JaDed]

While bullying is extremely bad, it happens in all schools. Fighting over silly stuff like in the video was quite common during my school days. Kids fight and bully over stupidest of things.

Yes but the suspension logic doesn’t make sense why was he suspended for 3 days and the one choking for a day?

I live near to Coppell and Indian parents can be super protective , DFW is populated by Indian families due to being better school districts(although Coppell is the best) so it’s obviously a big issue here , and to be honest I’m seeing South Asians and East Asian immigrants absolutely mad at Coppell ISD for the bias.

It could be that the Indian kid was a smart mouth but does that mean physical assaults get punished 1/3 compared to verbal?

 

[JaDed]

Honestly it was heartwarming to see Asian immigrant families backing each other on this, probably due to fear for their kids I guess.

Note: Many White Texans have come out in support as well.

 

[JaDed]

What's Indophobic about it? I said that in general Indians bring up good well mannered kids, but in western schools if you are too passive you will get bullied mercilessly. It's clear as day in that video. In fact he even gets bullied by the school authorities who clearly feel he stepped over the line in not following orders to move when asked.

This doesn't work, if you'd ever lived in a rough neighbourhood you would understand. Kids will only pick on you if they think you won't hit back.

It’s really a white collar neighborhood though.. most are in tech and If I have been given right info even the guy who choked his parents are good enough.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

It’s really a white collar neighborhood though.. most are in tech and If I have been given right info even the guy who choked his parents are good enough.

Still the same principles apply. Kids are kids, at any school there will be a hierarchy, and even in white collar schools you will get those who want to impress others by showing off in front of their peers. This is where passive behaviour gets punished. If he had squared up just once then he probably wouldn't be bothered ongoing by anyone. Now it's clear he's fair game, there will probably be more kids picking on him in future.

 

[amax]

liberal woke leftist wave has made people passive

Men should know how to take some blows , it will help them in life later on.

But now all these "self esteem , "feelings got hurt " buttons get triggered. Reality is that ,best way to preserve your self esteem and feelings is to be immune to some blows , that will eventually be thrown at you anyways at some point in life.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Yes but the suspension logic doesn’t make sense why was he suspended for 3 days and the one choking for a day?

I live near to Coppell and Indian parents can be super protective , DFW is populated by Indian families due to being better school districts(although Coppell is the best) so it’s obviously a big issue here , and to be honest I’m seeing South Asians and East Asian immigrants absolutely mad at Coppell ISD for the bias.

It could be that the Indian kid was a smart mouth but does that mean physical assaults get punished 1/3 compared to verbal?

There could be more to the story than a 1 minute video. Whatever the reason for their tiff, physical assault is not acceptable. But kids are stupid.

 

[Champ_Pal]

liberal woke leftist wave has made people passive

Men should know how to take some blows , it will help them in life later on.

But now all these "self esteem , "feelings got hurt " buttons get triggered. Reality is that ,best way to preserve your self esteem and feelings is to be immune to some blows , that will eventually be thrown at you anyways at some point in life.

These days people do not deal with blows. It can escalate quickly into something big. A fight is not worth the risk unless there is a threat to the life.

 

[cric64]

Indian parents are too protective and focused on good manners. They bring up good kids in general, but they are very passive, and in western schools that will get you bullied mercilessly. If he'd got up and threatened to fight back I can guarantee the other lad would most likely have backed down.

Easier said than done.

 

[dildilpak]

This was circulated in our South Asian group yesterday - looks like the bully’s father was a candidate for school board elections & people are alleging school bias due to his influence. The bully himself was in the school wrestling team & knew his moves. I grew up in America in the 90s and have seen much worser bullying than in this age of social media & i agree somewhat that South Asians (in the US atleast!) are generally not prone to square up in a school fight, but this is a truly horrifying incident & completely not acceptable - moreso in an awesome school district like Coppell!

 

[Abstraction1]

liberal woke leftist wave has made people passive

Men should know how to take some blows , it will help them in life later on.

But now all these "self esteem , "feelings got hurt " buttons get triggered. Reality is that ,best way to preserve your self esteem and feelings is to be immune to some blows , that will eventually be thrown at you anyways at some point in life.

Er.... Or how about we deal with bullies properly and and sanction them.

Also ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in a community, including minority immigrants.

You might be okay with your kids getting their arses kicked as part of "growing up", but I'm sure parents rather that did happen.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Er.... Or how about we deal with bullies properly and and sanction them.

Also ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in a community, including minority immigrants.

You might be okay with your kids getting their arses kicked as part of "growing up", but I'm sure parents rather that did happen.

Even if bullies are getting sanctioned, that is not much use at the time the kid is actually getting his **** kicked - as you put it. Better if they can learn to defend themselves to some degree, it will hold them in good stead later on in life.

 

[KingKhanWC]

"Video Sparks Outrage"

Its a tweet from some Indian living in America?

The world has become so soft this is now news . lol

Kids fight in school, this is normal. The Indian kid didnt look scared, he was very mature held his ground but the bully took him to the ground. Im sure he wasnt hurt.

I agree with Cpt. Indian parents dont teach their kids how to defend themselves while living as a minority.

 

[dildilpak]

Even if bullies are getting sanctioned, that is not much use at the time the kid is actually getting his **** kicked - as you put it. Better if they can learn to defend themselves to some degree, it will hold them in good stead later on in life.

Actually i have heard from a couple of sources now that this Indian kid was the instigator- he said something disgusting regarding the other kid’s sister & hence got that reaction. Dont know which is the true story version but in any case, it shouldnt have come down to a chokehold.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Even if bullies are getting sanctioned, that is not much use at the time the kid is actually getting his **** kicked - as you put it. Better if they can learn to defend themselves to some degree, it will hold them in good stead later on in life.

Resorting to violence and breaking rules don't hold anyone in good stead. Unless its a life threatening situation, physical violence is unacceptable. If only parents taught that to their children, we would have less people dying due to violent incidents world wide.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Resorting to violence and breaking rules don't hold anyone in good stead. Unless its a life threatening situation, physical violence is unacceptable. If only parents taught that to their children, we would have less people dying due to violent incidents world wide.

I agree. But in the real world it is good to be able to defend yourself, at least in western countries where kids often end up in fist fights, what is morally superior isn't going to matter much if someone punches you in the mouth.

 

[Major]

Not surprised the typical so called pakistanis living in uk having no issue nd saying the kid should had done this or that.

Wonder how they would react if it was their own kid being bullied

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Not surprised the typical so called pakistanis living in uk having no issue nd saying the kid should had done this or that.

Wonder how they would react if it was their own kid being bullied

That's the point of teaching your kid how to defend himself, so they won't be bullied. I don't think you understand, fights here at school age are usually just hand to hand to establish dominance or settle a dispute. In your part of the world you probably just gang up on a kid and thrash him with hockey sticks. Totally different culture and probably no concept of a fair fight.

 

[Stewie]

Not surprised the typical so called pakistanis living in uk having no issue nd saying the kid should had done this or that.

Wonder how they would react if it was their own kid being bullied

I have taught my kids to punch back and push back if they get bullied. You cannot let bullies be bullies. You have to defend yourself.

 

[Hermoine Green]

I have taught my kids to punch back and push back if they get bullied. You cannot let bullies be bullies. You have to defend yourself.

Wait for a while, now he will give you lecture about teaching GOOD MANNERS to your child.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I have taught my kids to punch back and push back if they get bullied. You cannot let bullies be bullies. You have to defend yourself.

Kut khani hai to aa jao idher, khushbo laga ke!

 

[Stewie]

Kut khani hai to aa jao idher, khushbo laga ke!

Exactly, bro.

We live in foreign lands where we face all sorts of challenges. But we work hard and dont owe anything to anyone. We dont need to live in fear of the locals. I have taught my siblings and my kids that this is a free society and you have a right to defend yourself. People have shot others for far less in this country. This video is an outright case of putting one's life in danger. If that kid had a knife and stuck his attacker, I am sure the judge will find his actions were in self defence.
This video is very messed up. My blood boils for the poor kid.

 

[Stewie]

"Video Sparks Outrage"

Its a tweet from some Indian living in America?

The world has become so soft this is now news . lol

Kids fight in school, this is normal. The Indian kid didnt look scared, he was very mature held his ground but the bully took him to the ground. Im sure he wasnt hurt.

I agree with Cpt. Indian parents dont teach their kids how to defend themselves while living as a minority.

Only local media outlet in Texas reported it but this is making the rounds on the Indian social media. I am in a few whatsapp groups and saw this come around. But no its not in the spotlight like the shooting incident in Buffalo, etc.

This kid was wronged and the way he was choked, he could have lost his life or left with a severe injury for life. There is no excuse for it and he should have fought back. People who preach violence is not the answer have no clue what they are talking about. You cannot simply take this kind of crap quietly and let others run all over you. You have to fight back even if you end up with a bloody nose or a broken bone. At least you will give the other guy something to think about it the next time he tries something like that.

 

[JaDed]

The bigger issue to me is the Indian kid was given 3 days suspension and the one choking 1 day, the school still hasn’t come clean on that reasoning.

Assuming the Indian kid was a smart mouth that would still mean school is saying for
verbal offense - 3 days
Physical -1 day

 

[Stewie]

The bigger issue to me is the Indian kid was given 3 days suspension and the one choking 1 day, the school still hasn’t come clean on that reasoning.

Assuming the Indian kid was a smart mouth that would still mean school is saying for
verbal offense - 3 days
Physical -1 day

Its Texas. What would you expect?

 

[JaDed]

Actually i have heard from a couple of sources now that this Indian kid was the instigator- he said something disgusting regarding the other kid’s sister & hence got that reaction. Dont know which is the true story version but in any case, it shouldnt have come down to a chokehold.

I have seen the complete video multiple times to
me it doesn’t feel like anything that way, The aggressor kind of said no one wants you to sit here or something.. but nothing absolutely nothing about his sister…

 

[JaDed]

Its Texas. What would you expect?

Frisco is really strict in this regard (bullying not racism) , that is the reason why it has so many top high schools and all Indian Americans have moved there.. the reason is property tax money that comes from Indians moving there so the board has multiple times takes strict action.

I think financially Asians can dent school districts, as they pay a lot of property tax.

 

[sweep_shot]

This is unacceptable.

This is why minorities should've live in white-majority areas. You can experience things like this.

This type of incident is unlikely to happen in my location (full of brown and black people).

 

[Stewie]

Frisco is really strict in this regard (bullying not racism) , that is the reason why it has so many top high schools and all Indian Americans have moved there.. the reason is property tax money that comes from Indians moving there so the board has multiple times takes strict action.

I think financially Asians can dent school districts, as they pay a lot of property tax.

well not ALL but I am sure a big chunk of desis in Texas prefer that area. I have fmaily and friends there myself. But it doesnt change the underlying fact that racism is rife in Texas suburban areas no matter how affluent you are and how cosmopolitan the area.

You have a better chance of being treated fairly in the inner city schools in big TX cities.

 

[JaDed]

This is unacceptable.

This is why minorities should've live in white-majority areas. You can experience things like this.

This type of incident is unlikely to happen in my location (full of brown and black people).

Lol relax .. if it’s going to be this people will move out to another location which is Frisco nearby , who are hard on bullying.

This school board also has many Indians so not sure why this happened, you can’t protect kids from the world by being in only brown neighborhood.

 

[sweep_shot]

This is unacceptable.

This is why minorities should've live in white-majority areas. You can experience things like this.

This type of incident is unlikely to happen in my location (full of brown and black people).

shouldn't*

Made a typo.

 

[JaDed]

You have a better chance of being treated fairly in the inner city schools in big TX cities.

Yes but those schools aren’t that great..I have teacher friends in inner city schools Dallas and the funding is really bad eventhough the teachers try to make the best of it.

It’s always going to be you win some you lose some.

The suburban school issues are everywhere from Illinois to Texas but they are still better school districts and children grow , sometimes kids who are bullies don’t know any better.

 

[Stewie]

Lol relax .. if it’s going to be this people will move out to another location which is Frisco nearby , who are hard on bullying.

This school board also has many Indians so not sure why this happened, you can’t protect kids from the world by being in only brown neighborhood.

There is word that the Indian kid was the instigator and indeed said some nasty stuff. They simply cannot release the evidence due to the fact they are both minors. But they are comfortable with their decision because they have evidence to back it. I am still unsure though because no level of verbal abuse can justify someone responding physically like that. Because even if its a threat, its still verbal. How do you justify trying to choke someone in response to him threatening your sister? I would probably have done the same if someone threatened me, but I would be prepared for the consequences and a harsh penalty. In this case, the Indian got the harsher penalty and that seems really off.

 

[Stewie]

Yes but those schools aren’t that great..I have teacher friends in inner city schools Dallas and the funding is really bad eventhough the teachers try to make the best of it.

It’s always going to be you win some you lose some.

The suburban school issues are everywhere from Illinois to Texas but they are still better school districts and children grow , sometimes kids who are bullies don’t know any better.

I was talking about the racism factor only, not the quality. I agree with the rest. It would be very interesting to see how this pans out. I am sure this would not even be an issue if the kid belonged to the Pakistani community or had a muslim name. But since these involved an Indian kid and the indians are a vocal bunch who typically get along well with whites, and really rally around each other, this could be an interesting study of race relations in affluent Red Texas. I have relatives and friends in Plano and slight incidents of racism there are quite common with our community (Pakistanis). Wonder if this blows the thing wide open now.

 

[JaDed]

There is word that the Indian kid was the instigator and indeed said some nasty stuff. They simply cannot release the evidence due to the fact they are both minors. But they are comfortable with their decision because they have evidence to back it. I am still unsure though because no level of verbal abuse can justify someone responding physically like that. Because even if its a threat, its still verbal. How do you justify trying to choke someone in response to him threatening your sister? I would probably have done the same if someone threatened me, but I would be prepared for the consequences and a harsh penalty. In this case, the Indian got the harsher penalty and that seems really off.

Yeah ..that’s what I’m waiting to hear .. what was the reasoning, also from the video not once he seems the guy was angry about his sister being cursed or something.. but maybe he is just a cool head bully not sure.

 

[dildilpak]

I have seen the complete video multiple times to
me it doesn’t feel like anything that way, The aggressor kind of said no one wants you to sit here or something.. but nothing absolutely nothing about his sister…

Its not in the video, other parents whose kids witnessed the whole incident reported the other side of the story which is being circulated in the social media. But even if the Indian kid was potty-mouthed, it still does not excuse the chokehold. Kid could have died there. Not to mention the other kid got away by a day’s suspension while the Indian kid got 3.

 

[Stewie]

Its not in the video, other parents whose kids witnessed the whole incident reported the other side of the story which is being circulated in the social media. But even if the Indian kid was potty-mouthed, it still does not excuse the chokehold. Kid could have died there. Not to mention the other kid got away by a day’s suspension while the Indian kid got 3.

I believe there is a strong evidence of that, not just anecdotal, I am sure they have it on video where the Indian kid made threats to the guy's sister and relatives but honestly, those are verbal threats. I am sure he had his reasons to do that as well. maybe he was bullied even prior to that and responded to it by those verbal threats. I have heard kids in school say it all the time to each other "Ill *** your mother" etc in anger but how serious can you take such verbal threats?
Like I said, there is inherent racism at play here.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I find it funny that coconut who tries hard to not be labelled as pakistani assumes how bully happens in pakistan.

Bullying is not about showing dominance only. In your part of the world bullying happens due to other issues

If being able to defend myself to the extent that no one ever tried to bully me again after day one at school makes me a coconut then I guess I am a coconut, and my kid is also one. The great thing is, once it was established that we weren't easy targets, it's amazing how much respect and friendship becomes available amongst the locals. I think you should pipe down, you clearly have no idea of life outside Mummy-Daddy zones in Pakistan, this isn't really relevant to you.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

This is unacceptable.

This is why minorities should've live in white-majority areas. You can experience things like this.

This type of incident is unlikely to happen in my location (full of brown and black people).

Disagree, there are many advantages to living in white areas, it teaches you to adapt and become a more rounded person. I am sure there are many advantages to living in majority ethnic areas as well, it's not a black and white thing. Well it is but not in the sense I mean.

 

[dildilpak]

This is unacceptable.

This is why minorities should've live in white-majority areas. You can experience things like this.

This type of incident is unlikely to happen in my location (full of brown and black people).

Living in silos is never the solution- when you immigrate to foreign countries you should assimilate into their culture, not want to turn foreign lands into the country you left behind. If you dont assimilate the kids grow up with a confused sense of identity belonging nowhere! My grandparents/parents/myself were part of a typical suburban white-majority community in Philly & even if there were few instances of racism here & there, we did ok.

Plus i dont really see overt evidence of racism here - yes, the kid bullying was an American & the other one was an indian, but bullies can be from any race. And all i hear is the other family is well connected to the board, so this could just be an issue of affluence at play here more than racism.

 

[sweep_shot]

Living in silos is never the solution- when you immigrate to foreign countries you should assimilate into their culture, not want to turn foreign lands into the country you left behind. If you dont assimilate the kids grow up with a confused sense of identity belonging nowhere! My grandparents/parents/myself were part of a typical suburban white-majority community in Philly & even if there were few instances of racism here & there, we did ok.

Plus i dont really see overt evidence of racism here - yes, the kid bullying was an American & the other one was an indian, but bullies can be from any race. And all i hear is the other family is well connected to the board, so this could just be an issue of affluence at play here more than racism.

I don't think assimilation is necessary. As long as you are a law-abiding citizen, that should be good enough.

Countries like USA and Canada are now homes to many cultures. These countries have become melting pots. Therefore, assimilation is no longer a thing. It is all about being law-abiding and productive.

 

[topspin]

This is unacceptable.

This is why minorities should've live in white-majority areas. You can experience things like this.

This type of incident is unlikely to happen in my location (full of brown and black people).

This sums exactly why you're mindset hasn't progressed from the pind back home.

If there's anyone on PP who needs to live in a white majority neighbourhood, it's you.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Only local media outlet in Texas reported it but this is making the rounds on the Indian social media. I am in a few whatsapp groups and saw this come around. But no its not in the spotlight like the shooting incident in Buffalo, etc.

This kid was wronged and the way he was choked, he could have lost his life or left with a severe injury for life. There is no excuse for it and he should have fought back. People who preach violence is not the answer have no clue what they are talking about. You cannot simply take this kind of crap quietly and let others run all over you. You have to fight back even if you end up with a bloody nose or a broken bone. At least you will give the other guy something to think about it the next time he tries something like that.

Totally agree with you. Never risk your life or health for anyone. Self defence is a universal human moral right, for this kid or for Palestinians or Kashmiris.

My only concern was if this kid fought back and was expelled, how difficult would it be for him to find another school of the same quality? Here in the UK, once expelled its tough to find a decent school again.

I used to fight regularly in the lower schools, it was seen as normal break time activity esp if you were a minority.

 

[Stewie]

Totally agree with you. Never risk your life or health for anyone. Self defence is a universal human moral right, for this kid or for Palestinians or Kashmiris.

My only concern was if this kid fought back and was expelled, how difficult would it be for him to find another school of the same quality? Here in the UK, once expelled its tough to find a decent school again.

I used to fight regularly in the lower schools, it was seen as normal break time activity esp if you were a minority.

You don’t get expelled for defending yourself. You just have to be able to prove you are defending yourself. Plenty of people get killed in the USA, the reason being self defense or “I was afraid for my life”. Cops use this excuse all the time. It’s a pretty powerful weapon as long as you know how to game the system and use it well.

 

[silentkiller187]

Please stick to the topic of discussion in this thread.