BusinessPhoto: NDTV WorldIndian-Origin Couple's Rs 94 Lakh Cafe Damaged in Suspected Arson in Melbourne
An Indian-origin couple, Ashish Sharma and Manali Purohit, invested over $100,000 (around Rs 94 lakh) in their vegan cafe, And Bodega, in Melbourne. Opened in July 2026 after extensive renovations, the cafe suffered severe damage in a suspected arson attack on October 12 at a neighboring tobacco shop. The fire caused extensive damage to their business and nearby shops. No arrests have been made yet.
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