The break-ins left the stores with shattered glass, damaged cash registers and other property damage, according to The Australia Today. Jaspal Singh, Amarjit Bhamra and Krunal Patel are Indian business owners in Blair Athol, Australia , whose shops were among three businesses targeted in a series of overnight burglaries.
Indian business owners seek stronger police action
The incidents have left the affected traders facing financial losses while also raising concerns about security and police response in the area. The damage to the premises added to the cost of the incident. Patel also raised concerns about the police response. But, the officers took roughly two to three hours from then to arrive at the robbery scene as per the report. The incidents have also fueled concerns among local traders about the safety of commercial areas in Blair Athol and whether businesses are receiving an adequate police response when crimes occur. The affected traders have called for greater police presence and stronger action to prevent similar incidents.
Singh told about the financial impact of the break-in, saying his business lost between A$1,500 and A$1,800 in cash, according to the report. As per The Australia Today report, authorities were notified at around 7.15am.
