Saurabh Anand, an Indian-origin man, was brutally attacked by a teen machete gang in Melbourne, resulting in severe injuries. The attack occurred at Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows, leaving Anand with a severed hand, head injuries, and broken bones. Doctors managed to reattach his hand after extensive surgery, while several teenagers were arrested in connection with the assault.
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