Bengaluru Cafe Blast: Rameshwaram Cafe to Reopen on March 8, Says CEO

Bengaluru: A low intensity bomb blast took place at popular Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, Karnataka on March 1, injuring 10 people. Earlier suspected to be a cylinder blast, Bengaluru cafe blast has turned out to be a well-planned terrorist attack. blast occurred at Whitefield branch of famous Rameshwaram Cafe, in which prime suspect has been identified. 

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Bengaluru Cafe Blast: 8 teams formed for Probe

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said today that eight teams have been constituted to probe IED blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in Brookefield, Bengaluru on March 1.

Rameshwaram cafe to reopen on March 8

Rameshwaram Cafe, which was rocked by a massive bomb blast on Friday afternoon causing injuries to at least 10 people, will be reopened on March 8th on auspicious occasion of ‘Mahashivratri’.

Raghavendra Rao, Co-Founder & CEO of Rameshwaram Cafe issued a statement saying, “As we face this challenging situation, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to authorities for ir support. We firmly believe that no force can dampen spirit of our nation. We have decided to reopen our Brookfield outlet within a week of unfortunate incident, which is on auspicious day of Mahashivratri, 8th of March (Friday). We extend a warm invitation to all authorities and customers to join us for our reopening. Let us unite in solidarity and demonstrate that toger, we are unyielding in our commitment to moving forward."

Suspect in Bengaluru bomb blast case caught on CCTV camera, claim sources

suspect in Bengaluru bomb blast case has been captured on CCTV camera installed inside cafe while making payment at cash counter. Sources claimed that in CCTV footage, he is seen placing phone on table and even making a gesture like he's taking a call while checking out CCTV cameras installed inside.

It is being said that in footage, it is being noticed that even while eating idly accused doesn't remove mask completely. police investigating case suspect that accused is a highly trained individual who h planned his exit very well by changing multiple modes of transport to eve detection.

police are making efforts to trace calls he me or received on his phone. 

BJP slams Congress over Bengaluru Cafe Blast probe

BJP leer Rajeev Chandrashekhar slammed Congress over Bengaluru Cafe Blast probe. “ Congress denied IED blast. Within half an hour of blast, Deputy CM called it a cylinder blast. Later, he called it a business rivalry. Why is Congress in denial mode? ir agenda is clear. A dangerous atmosphere ie being created. Under Congress, anti-national forces are working freely."

Earlier today, Chandrashekhar said, “I don't want to undermine police. This is a serious issue. bomb blast was a very dangerous and disturbing incident. State ministers should not brush it under carpet by calling it a cylinder blast. police must be given a free hand in investigation. Bengaluru is an important city of our digital economy. We have to work toger to make sure Bengaluru remains safe.”

Investigation officer appointed for Bengaluru Cafe Blast

Naveen Kulkarni of Central Crime Branch has been appointed as investigation officer of Bengaluru cafe blast case.

Link between Mangaluru cooker blast and Bengaluru cafe explosion: K'taka Dy CM

DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru City Development Minister said in a press meet today that re seems to be a link between Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru and 2022 cooker blasts in Mangaluru. "re seems to be a link between Mangaluru incident and this incident, according to police officers…materials used (for explosions), we can see a similarity, we can see a link, timer and or things," Shivakumar said.

Dy CM informed that police officers from Mangaluru and Shivamogga were in Bengaluru to explore all angles in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case. "re is no reason for Bengalurians to worry, it was low intensity blast, it was prepared locally... but sound was big. Culprit's face is visible from all angles despite him wearing cap or specs. From three-four angles he is seen. Cameras have captured him walking too," said Shivakumar.

High-level review meet by CM Siddaramaiah

A high-level meeting is being held at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's home office, where Home department officials are briefing CM about investigation and progress me in Bengaluru blast case. Present in meeting are Home Secretary as well as Karnataka DG Dr Alok Mohan and Bengaluru Commissioner of Police B Dayananda.

One detained, 4 more being quizzed

One person has been detained and three more are being quizzed in Rameshwaram Cafe bomb blast case in Bengaluru.

CM Siddaramaiah inspects blast site

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inspected blast site today at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru.

CM’s review meeting at 1 pm today

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be holding a high-level review meet at 1 pm today in connection with Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru on March 2.

CM Siddaramaiah meets Bengaluru blast victims in hospital

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with injured victims of Rameshwaram Cafe blast at Brookefield hospital in Bengaluru. CM assured families of victims that ir medical expenses will be taken care of.

CM Siddaramaiah to visit Bengaluru blast injured in hospital

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is on his way to Bengaluru from Mysuru, will directly visit hospital to enquire about health of those injured in Rameshwaram Cafe blast. CM will arrive at HAL airport from Mysuru at 11.45 am and proceed to hospital.

'We'll find suspect at earliest', says CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said about Rameshwaram Cafe IED blast, “It is true that a blast has happened. One man who wore mask and cap came on bus. Ordered rava idly at counter. n he went and sat in a place. He kept timer and went. Nine are injured. All are out of danger. DCM, HM went to spot. I will also go. We don't know who he is. His photos have come. Getting down from bus, taking token, sitting re, keeping bag re. At earliest, we'll find him.” (sic)

CM Siddaramaiah to visit Bengaluru blast site today

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will arrive at Rameshwaram Cafe this afternoon after IED blast at eatery

FIR registered in Bengaluru Blast Case

police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru under Sections 307, 471 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), Sections 16, 18 and 38 of UAPA, and Sections 3 and 4 of Explosive Substances Act.  

findings in FIR mention that blast was carried out with “an intention to cause harm”.   report says “suspected bomber ordered food but left without eating. Suspected bomber was carrying a bag. Suspected bomber seen placing bag at counter. re were nuts and bolts found at spot”. FIR calls this a “conspiracy to murder people” and a “terrorist act”.

Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: Suspect identified through CCTV footage

A suspect has been identified in Rameshwaram Cafe via closed circuit television (CCTV) camera footage. A man is seen wearing a white cap and standing inside Rameshwaram Cafe. He apparently went in to have breakfast at eatery and placed a bag full of explosives in cafe, which caused blast. blast at Rameshwaram Cafe was caused due to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which h been fitted with a timer, confirmed police.

UAPA case registered

Bengaluru police have registered a case under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosive Substances Act (UAPA).

CM holds meet after Bengaluru blast

It has been reported that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting of state Home Department officials in wake of blast. Central Crime Branch (CCB) is doing investigation with seven to eight teams.