Police are investigating a suspected firebombing after an Indian restaurant in Adelaide was destroyed in an overnight blaze.
Emergency services were called to Dial a Curry on Marion Road, South Plympton, around 4.30am on Wednesday, 20 August, after reports of a structure fire.
Indian community leader Deepak Bhardwaj has condemned the arson attack on popular Indian restaurant saying the owners Rohit and Mohit Gupta are in shock and the community stands firmly with them.
Bhardwaj told The Australia Today:
“This is a very alarming situation, as such attacks on migrants and their businesses are becoming common in Adelaide. We urge authorities to investigate with high priority and bring the culprits to justice.”
On arrival, firefighters found the restaurant fully engulfed in flames. Despite their efforts, the building was destroyed.
Fortunately, no one was inside at the time and no injuries were reported.
The blaze is being treated as suspicious, with detectives and fire cause investigators combing the scene this morning.
CCTV has captured two suspects fleeing the scene at Dial a Curry at South Plympton.
Southbound lanes on Marion Road remain closed between Cross Road and the incident site as emergency services continue their work.
Police are urging anyone with information, dashcam, or CCTV footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperssa.com.au.
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