NEW DELHI: An Indian student studying in Australia is in coma after being attacked by a group on Sunday.According to a report in Herald Sun website, Manrajwinder Singh was beaten to the ground with a stick and kicked and punched to the head by the gang at Birrarung Marr at 4.15am.He remains in a serious condition at the Alfred Hospital , the report stated.The report states there were two others who were targeted with the Indian student.A 23-year-old Springvale man was punched in the face and was treated by paramedics at the scene.A 20-year-old from Noble Park, was not assaulted and ran away to raise the alarm.The report quoting victim's brother Yadwinder said this was Manrajwinder first night out in the city.Detective senior constable Adam Foley said police were searching for eight men - described as being African in appearance - and a Caucasian woman."He was kicked to the jaw, causing him to fall backwards and be knocked unconscious," Det sen cons Foley said "Then they set upon him punching and kicking him while unconscious and one of the male offenders picked up a stick on the ground and attacked him with it."They then removed two mobiles and ran from the scene via Federation Square."He added: "Its disgusting what they have done - just cowardly."He is still in intensive care and gravely ill."Melbourne Embona detectives are investigating the attack and released CCTV images of the men and a woman they believe can assist their investigation.