Rameshwaram Cafe: Today, a group of National Security Guards arrived at Rameshwaram Cafe to investigate the explosion site. According to police sources, a timer was used to set off the IED explosive.
- A bag is seen in the latest CCTV footage of the Bengaluru blast suspect.
- An IED bomb was set off by means of a timer.
- Teams of police were created to find the accused.
A new CCTV clip released on Saturday shows the suspect in the Bengaluru Rameshwaran Cafe bombing heading towards the restaurant with a backpack allegedly containing the Intensive Explosive Device. Police have established 7-8 teams to track down the accused, who is on the run following a bomb on Friday that injured ten people.
According to police sources, the low-intensity bomb explosion that occurred at Bengaluru’s bustling cafe last Friday was orchestrated by activating the IED bomb using a timer. As the investigation advances under anti-terror laws, this detail emerges, providing insight into the meticulous planning behind the attack.
Meanwhile, the National Security Guard (NSG) team arrived at the blast site on Saturday morning to investigate.
RAMESHWARAM CAFE BLAST
New CCTV footage has surfaced, showing the suspect wearing a white cap and mask, carrying a shoulder bag, and coming towards the cafe.
Yesterday, the authorities identified the suspect based on CCTV evidence. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar identified him as a young man around 28 to 30. He walked away, leaving the bag beside a tree next to the cafe. After one hour, the blast occurred.
The hotel’s floor manager reported to the police that he noticed an individual leaving a suspicious bag at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Cops also discovered a timer and other IED components from the blast site in Whitefield. The forensic report to confirm the method of the blast is yet to be released.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that police had information that the suspect arrived at the location on a BMTC bus. “We have formed multiple teams. We obtained some proof from CCTV footage. When the explosion occurred, a BMTC bus was moving in that direction. We have information that he arrived via bus. “We will arrest the accused as soon as possible,” the minister stated.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has launched an investigation and case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosive Substances Act. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating the event alongside the Bengaluru Police. Seven to eight teams have been formed, with senior officials stating that the top goal is to uncover the guilty as soon as possible.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, confirming the nature of the incident as a bomb blast, has pledged a thorough investigation into the matter. The explosion, which occurred between 12:50 pm and 1 pm on Friday, resulted in injuries to 10 individuals. He appealed to opposition parties not to politicize the issue and emphasized the importance of cooperation from all quarters in resolving the matter effectively.
The opposition BJP demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra requested a thorough investigation, saying, “The government’s callousness in downplaying such crimes is driving the state into chaos and serving as a haven for antisocial elements.” This incident also demonstrates a failure in police intelligence.
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The Rameshwaram Cafe’s proprietors issued a statement claiming that they are cooperating with authorities and officials in their inquiry and that they are “deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident at our Brookfield branch.”.
A CCTV video of the incident revealed an explosion, which caused smoke and panicked customers and others to escape the scene. While it was initially assumed that a gas leak had caused the explosion, the Fire Department eventually ruled that out and reported that a bag had been discovered at the scene.
The cafe sits in Whitefield’s Brookfield neighborhood, which is a thriving neighborhood with a business core and a technology cluster. During lunchtime, it is typically congested with people from adjacent offices