New Delhi

Advertisment

The accused male behind the blast at the famous Rameshwaram Cafe in the Indian city of Bengaluru visited the eatery many times before planting the explosive, according to reports quoting sources from the Bengaluru Municipal Transport Corporation (BMTC). 

The sources said that the man changed BMTC buses 10 to 15 times before he got down at the cafe. He travelled comfortably in the buses without any suspicion. They added that officials were now looking at the CCTV cameras inside the buses. 

The explosion that injured 10

Advertisment

On March 1, at least 10 people were injured at the cafe after the man, reported to be aged between 28 to 30, came to the eatery and left a bag that had an improvised explosive device (IED). The suspect ordered idli at 11:38 am local time. Six minutes later, he reached the hand wash area of the cafe and placed the IED-laden bag.

Also read | Possible link between Rameshwaram cafe blast, Mangaluru explosion, says K'taka deputy CM

At 11:45 am, he left the cafe and the blast took place at 12.56 pm. As per authorities, the injured included customers as well as the cafe's staff. In a photograph released by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the accused was seen wearing a black cap, black trousers, and black shoes. 

Advertisment

The Bengaluru Police registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosive Substances Act in connection with the explosion.

NIA announces bounty for details about bomber

On Wednesday, the NIA announced a bounty of around $12,000 (Rs 10 lakh) for any details about the bomber. In a post on X, the NIA said, "NIA announces cash reward of 10 lakh rupees for information about bomber in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case of Bengaluru. Informants' identity will be kept confidential."

×

The agency, which has taken charge of the case, requested to pass on the details through its email "[email protected]" or contact on the following numbers- 080-29510900 and 8904241100. 

Earlier, an NIA team visited the explosion site in Bengaluru's Whitefield area. 

(With inputs from agencies)