A Melbourne family’s dream of launching their new Indian grocery store in Melton, Victoria, has turned into a nightmare after the premises were destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
The early morning blaze tore through the shop in Melbourne’s west, leaving the owners heartbroken just days before their planned opening.
Victoria Police have launched an investigation and are exploring whether the attackers may have targeted the wrong business.
The latest incident follows a string of suspicious fires in the area, many linked to tobacco shops, raising concerns this latest attack could be a case of mistaken identity.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, as the family grapples with the emotional and financial toll of the devastating fire — only partially covered by insurance.
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