Indian pizza store employee shot in Sydney, Sushma Swaraj seeks detailed report

Three days ago, reports of a pizza shop worker suffered serious injuries after being shot twice in the robbery in Sydney did the rounds in Australian media.

It has now been revealed that the victim, who walked to the police station with a bullet in his chest, is an Indian migrant who worked at Domino’s Pizza.

His brother, Shail Singh, has written to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj seeking help.

@SushmaSwaraj my bro in Australia worked as a pizza boy domino's was shot twice in hand and chest when a burglar came for money. he saved the lives of 3 fellow indians too. He is hospitalised. already 36hrs have passed Still a bullet is there in his chest.

— shail singh (@shailsingh234) January 9, 2018

his bravery deserves your attention for the best of his healthcare. I have written with high hopes. A msg should be sent across and that thief should be prosecuted this burglary took for 5time coz only indians worked in that shift.

— shail singh (@shailsingh234) January 9, 2018

dear respected madam, please take some required steps and you know way more than us. please be nation's mother as this is required at this moment of the hour. let my brother and other feel safe and let the justice be imparted.

— shail singh (@shailsingh234) January 9, 2018

Earlier, the victim was confronted in the early hours by a man carrying a gun and demanding money, ABC News reported..

The employee, who hasn’t been identified, was shot in his chest and hand during a fight with the man. According to his brother, the victim also saved the lives of his co-workers – all Indians.

With the help of another employee, the victim walked 450 metres to the local police station, SBS News said.

"It's quite amazing in the fact that he was able to walk and seek assistance," Inspector Matthew Hyde told reporters in Sydney on Sunday. "He's an extremely brave young person."

The man is in a serious but stable condition at Westmead Hospital, the report added. However, the victim’s brother has said that the bullet continues to remain in his chest.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has also responded to the plea and has informed the Consul General of India in Sydney, and the High Commissioner of India in Canberra to keep a stock of the situation.

I have asked @cgisydney to send me a complete report on this. They will provide all help and assistance to your brother and keep me informed. @HCICanberra https://t.co/AP3gERLEH5

— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) January 10, 2018

While it is still too early to pinpoint whether this was a racist attack, but it also brings to light the attack on an Indian cab driver in Tasmania last year by a couple who were allegedly under the influence of alcohol.