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Explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru; 4 Injured, Bomb Squad Deployed

Among the injured, three are identified as cafe staff, while the fourth is reported to be a patron, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the incident.

Prabhav Anand 01 March 2024 11:09

Rameshwaram Cafe Blast

Four people were injured in the explosion at the cafe in Bengaluru

Bengaluru witnessed a disturbing incident today as an explosion rocked The Rameshwaram Cafe in Kundalahalli, leaving four people wounded, according to police reports. The authorities are diligently working to ascertain the cause of the blast at this popular eatery in the locality. Notably, a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been dispatched to assist in the investigation.

Among the injured, three are identified as cafe staff, while the fourth is reported to be a patron, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the incident. Sources within the police department indicate that all possible angles are under consideration, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the ongoing inquiry. At the scene, a bomb squad and forensic experts are meticulously examining evidence to unravel the circumstances surrounding the explosion.

Contrary to initial suspicions, authorities have clarified that there was no ensuing fire, dispelling notions of a cooking gas cylinder mishap. In a notable development, BJP's Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, in a social media post, relayed information from the cafe owner, suggesting the involvement of an unidentified bag left by a customer. Expressing concern over the incident, Surya called for transparency from the state government, urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to address public apprehensions promptly.

As the investigation unfolds, the four injured individuals have been promptly admitted to Brookfield Hospital for medical treatment. The incident has sent shockwaves across Bengaluru, prompting heightened vigilance and calls for swift action to ensure the safety and security of citizens in the bustling metropolis.

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