Bengaluru cafe blast: Key suspect nabbed, says report

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended a key suspect linked to the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, stated an India Today report.

The suspect, recognized as Shabbir, was taken into custody from Bellary district of Karnataka. Currently, authorities are conducting an interrogation to assemble essential data from him relating to the blast.

The explosion that occurred on the cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield space on March 1, resulted in no less than ten people sustaining accidents.

The blast happened round 1 pm, throughout the busy lunch hour. Bengaluru police swiftly launched probe, figuring out a suspect within the CCTV footage, who was seen inserting a bag contained in the cafe.

Initial investigations recommended that the explosion was attributable to an improvised explosive machine (IED) with a timer.

Details on NIA probe

Following the go to of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) group to the blast website, the case was transferred to the NIA on March 3. Later, the NIA introduced a reward of INR 10 lakh (USD 12,065) for any data resulting in the arrest of the bomber concerned within the Rameshwaram cafe blast. The company assured the confidentiality of informants’ identities and launched a photograph of the suspect captured from the CCTV footage.

The picture revealed the bomber carrying a cap, black pants and black footwear, with the NIA emphasising that any particulars aiding within the arrest can be rewarded. This announcement got here three days after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the investigation to the NIA.

Rameshwaram Cafe reopens for public

After eight days of closure because of the incident, the Rameshwaram Cafe reopened its doorways to prospects on March 9. With stringent safety measures in place, keen prospects queued exterior the favored eatery in Bengaluru’s Brookfield space. Before commencing operations, the cafe’s co-founder Raghavendra Rao and workers gathered to sing the National Anthem.

Notably, the cafe underwent renovations to reinforce security requirements for patrons, making certain a safe setting amidst the reopening.

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