Bangalore’s iconic restaurant, “Rameshwaram Cafe,” was under an explosion on Friday. Several causalities have been reported due to the incident. However, the exact cause of the incident is only due to the IED substance. Reports claim that the bomb blast occurred due to a bag placed by suspect Abdul Saleem in the cafe, who has been identified and caught now. We have detailed everything about the incident that happened and it was published officially as of now.
Blast In Rameshwaram Cafe:
The most iconic Rameshwaram cafe at India’s technology hub in Whitefield has been under an explosion on Friday at 2.43 pm. A bomb squad was rushed to the area to investigate the blast. Many suspected that a cylinder explosion caused it, but hours later, it was identified as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), that caused the bomb blast.
The bag has an IED substance, which clearly states that it was the case of a bomb blast. A total of 10 members have been reported as injured, and out of them, one has sustained 40% burn injuries and was shifted for intensive care at the Hospital. Among the people who were injured were 2 members of the hotel staff, and the others were customers who arrived at the cafe.
Government Response:
Deputy Chief Minister “D K Shivakumar” has confirmed that it was an improvised explosive, and seven teams of Central Crime Branch (CCB) have gathered at the blast location to probe the area.
He said whoever was injured in the blast is not in danger and having at most treatment in several hospitals. The blast took place around 1 pm with all the fire departments reaching the spot,
but there was no fire or smoke by the time they reached. The forensic team has a close look to obtain the cause of the incident even after speculations about the bomb blast. However, CM revealed that suspect Abdul Saleem, aged between 20 and 30 years, arrived at the café, ordered Idli, and kept a bag in the cafe that exploded after an hour. It was a low-intensity blast that injured around 10 members.
Police Caught Suspect Abdul Saleem:
Abdul Saleem was caught at prayer hall in Mydakuru of Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh. He was a resident of Jagityal. Later, he was transferred to Hyderabad, and as per reports, he has connections with banned organizations in India. The investigation for his involvement in the blast is underway.
Investigation Under Way:
The hotel cam video has been surfacing the media that showed the bag being placed by a person. After the blast, black smoke covered the area however, everything was gone by the time the fire department arrived.
DGP has communicated with Chief Minister “Siddaramaiah” and Home Minister “G Parameshwara” that batteries were found at the location, and clarity will be obtained after a thorough examination by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team.
The incident was reported to both the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Intelligent Bureau (IB). Government officials and politicians have been looking after the incident very carefully to avoid further clashes in any manner.
The blast location is under the control of DGP “Alok Mohan” and Bengaluru police commissioner “B Dayananda” along with senior officials to control everything as planned.
After the investigation, the NIA has announced 10 lakh prize money for the one who reveals the information leading to the arrest of the accused in the bomb blast case today by showcasing the photo of the accused. They even said that the information of the informer would be kept secret. But the photo of the accused is partially covered with his cap, where the accused cannot be matched.
Rameshwaram Cafe:
Politicians and officials have been responding on social media bout the blast, and the incident gathered huge attention within no time as it was “Rameshwaram Café.” The Rameshwaram Cafe was owned by Mechanical Engineer Graduate “Mr. Raghavendra Rao” and “Charted Accountant Divya Raghavendra Rao.”
The cafe was well known for the purity of items used in food preparation, both in terms of quality and taste. The taste is exactly similar in all restaurants in different cities, with good-quality food. It is estimated that 50 crore revenue is generated annually through this Rameshwaram café with a monthly turnover of 4.5 crores, which shows how popular the cafe is. The quality and quantity of any dish at this café match the price, gives satisfaction, and is even good for health as they use pure cooking items.
Another Bomb Threat:
Immediately after 5 days of the IED explosion, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, along with several cabinet ministers, received a Bomb Blast threat Email. The Email was sent by Shahid Khan who said the Bengaluru will be rocked by several explosions at 2:48 pm exactly on Saturday.
The email was sent through Shahiskhan10786@protonmail.com. He demanded the government to give 2.5 million dollars /Rs 20 crores dollars, and if not, explosions would take place on buses, trains, temples, hotels, and public areas throughout Karnataka.
He further claimed the trailer of the bomb blast would take place at Ambari Utsav Bus, and after that, they would raise their demands and upload the screenshots of email on social media. After higher authorities received the email, Karnataka was on high alert. This is very common in Karnataka, where higher authorities receive bomb threat mail, and the government has taken immediate measures accordingly many times.
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