There have been no arrests in the case, a lawsuit has been filed and many of the victims continue to suffer from traumatic injuries.

However, despite all the horrifying and unfortunate circumstances surrounding the infamous Mississauga restaurant bombing on May 24, the owners of Bombay Bhel are reopening the popular eatery inside the plaza on the northeast corner of Hurontario St. and Eglinton Ave., this Friday.

“They are hoping to get back to normal,” said restaurant spokesperson Roger Metivier. “It has been four months and they are looking to move on and continue (operating the restaurant) and serving the community.”

No arrests have been made in the May 24 bombing, despite an appeal to the public and release of video surveillance footage showing two suspects running from the scene.

Two people walked into the restaurant around 10:30 p.m. carrying a homemade bomb, which they placed near the front entrance and then fled, according to Peel Regional Police.

Police revealed one of the two suspects may be a woman, but investigators said there is no indication the bombing was a hate crime or related to terrorism in any way, or if there was some other motive behind it.

The most seriously wounded were two Mississauga women aged 48 and 62, and a 35-year-old Brampton man. At least one of the 15 victims is from Milton, but the majority are from Mississauga.

Last month, six of the victims launched a civil suit against Bombay Bhel, alleging negligence.

They are each suing for $1 million, claiming the restaurant owners “ought to have known” there was a threat, and should have taken precautionary measures to protect clients.

Two of the victims appeared at the news conference last month announcing the lawsuit walking on crutches from injuries suffered in the bombing.

Fifteen people were injured in the explosion, with three suffering “critical blast injuries,” according to Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, the firm representing the six victims.

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The statement also said the plaintiffs believe “the bombing was carried out by a rival faction in a ‘turf war’ between rival business associates.” They also believe the restaurant failed to take precautions to prevent the bombing.

Peel Regional Police say their investigation of the bombing has not revealed any information about a turf war or any previous threats.

Friday’s reopening will be a private event, with Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and others in attendance, Metivier said. The restaurant will reopen to the public early next week, he said.

lrosella@metroland.com Louie Rosella is a reporter with The Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. He can be reached at

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