Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Links Bengaluru Blast to Masked Man with Timer, 10 Injured at Rameshwaram Cafe

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Identifies Suspect in Bengaluru Blast; Investigation Underway

In response to the recent Bengaluru blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara provided updates on the investigation:

1. 1. Incident Overview:
      • • A blast occurred at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield, resulting in 10 injuries.
      • • FIR registered under sections 307, 471 of IPC and 16, 18, 38 of the UAPA, along with sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substance Act.
      • • The suspect allegedly arrived on a bus, placed a bag with an improvised explosive device (IED) containing a timer, causing a low-intensity blast an hour later.

1. 1. Statements by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah:
      • • CM Siddaramaiah emphasized the ongoing investigation’s seriousness and urged against political exploitation of the incident.
      • • He highlighted that the Mangalore blast and Bengaluru explosion are not connected.
      • • Assured appropriate action based on the investigation’s findings.

1. 1. Updates from Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara:
      • • The suspect is believed to have arrived on a public bus; police are reviewing CCTV footage for evidence.
      • • A timer was reportedly used in the blast, and forensic teams are actively working on the case.
      • • Eight teams have been formed by the Karnataka government to investigate the incident.

1. 1. Additional Details by Deputy CM Shivakumar:
      • • A man, approximately 28-30 years old, left a small bag at Rameshwaram Cafe, which exploded after an hour.
      • • The bag contained an IED with a one-hour timer, causing a low-intensity blast.

1. 1. National Investigation Agency (NIA) Involvement:
      • • An NIA team visited the blast site, and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called for an NIA investigation.
      • • Joshi attributed the incident to alleged radicalization within the Congress-ruled state.

1. 1. Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s Appeal:
      • • The police commissioner urged media not to indulge in speculation, emphasizing the sensitivity of the case and security concerns.

1. 1. Conclusion:
      • • The investigation is ongoing, with multiple teams pursuing leads.
      • • The incident has sparked political discussions, with calls for an NIA investigation and concerns about radicalization.

References:

• • PTI (Press Trust of India)

• • ANI (Asian News International)
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