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<p>The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a cash reward of ₹1 million ($13k) for any information regarding the perpetrator of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru city of India's Karnataka state.&nbsp;<br />
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Assuring informants of anonymity, the agency sought&nbsp;to expedite the investigation into the incident.</p>

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<p>The explosion at the bustling Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Brookfield area left nine individuals, including seven customers, injured. Contrary to initial suspicions of a gas leak, investigators later turned their attention to an improvised explosive device (IED) concealed in a bag at the cafe.</p>

<h2><strong>Probe into the incident</strong></h2>

<p>Karnataka Police, in collaboration with the NIA and Intelligence Bureau (IB), are conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the blast. Surveillance footage captured moment of the explosion, triggering chaos and prompting an urgent evacuation of the premises.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inside-bengalurus-rameshwaram-cafe-blast-man-orders-idli-flees-leaving-bag-with-explosives-watch-695702">Also read |&nbsp;Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Man orders idli, flees leaving bag with explosives at Bengaluru eatery. WATCH</a></p>

<p>Authorities suspect the blast originated from a bag placed by an unidentified individual. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has raised concerns over the incident, suggesting the involvement of an improvised explosive device (IED), and disclosing details about a suspicious individual captured on security cameras.</p>

<p>Siddaramaiah said&nbsp;that a masked individual arrived by bus, purchased food from the cafe, and subsequently left behind a bag containing an IED with a timer device.&nbsp;He urged the public to refrain from politicising the issue and urged cooperation with the investigation, promising stringent action against the culprits.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: At least nine injured, shifted to hospital</strong></p>

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<p>Despite the unsettling incident, the co-founder of Rameshwaram Cafe announced plans to reopen the establishment on March 8, extending resilience in the face of adversity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a cash reward of ₹1 million ($13k) for any information regarding the perpetrator of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru city of India's Karnataka state.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a cash reward of ₹1 million ($13k) for any information regarding the perpetrator of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru city of India's Karnataka state. Assuring informants of anonymity, the agency sought to expedite the investigation into the incident. NIA announces a cash reward of Rs. 10 lakh for information about the bomber in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case of Bengaluru. Informant's identity will be kept confidential: NIA pic.twitter.com/NY5PPnELKE — ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2024 × The explosion at the bustling Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Brookfield area left nine individuals, including seven customers, injured. Contrary to initial suspicions of a gas leak, investigators later turned their attention to an improvised explosive device (IED) concealed in a bag at the cafe. Probe into the incident Karnataka Police, in collaboration with the NIA and Intelligence Bureau (IB), are conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the blast. Surveillance footage captured moment of the explosion, triggering chaos and prompting an urgent evacuation of the premises. Also read | Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Man orders idli, flees leaving bag with explosives at Bengaluru eatery. WATCH Authorities suspect the blast originated from a bag placed by an unidentified individual. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has raised concerns over the incident, suggesting the involvement of an improvised explosive device (IED), and disclosing details about a suspicious individual captured on security cameras. Siddaramaiah said that a masked individual arrived by bus, purchased food from the cafe, and subsequently left behind a bag containing an IED with a timer device. He urged the public to refrain from politicising the issue and urged cooperation with the investigation, promising stringent action against the culprits. Also watch | Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: At least nine injured, shifted to hospital Despite the unsettling incident, the co-founder of Rameshwaram Cafe announced plans to reopen the establishment on March 8, extending resilience in the face of adversity. (With inputs from agencies)

Rameshwaram cafe blast: India’s NIA announces ₹1 million reward for information on bomber

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<p>A Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh reportedly confirmed on Wednesday (Mar&nbsp;6) that Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the party, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Amethi, a constituency he has represented multiple times since 2002 till he lost it in 2019. Gandhi will also fight from his Wayanad seat in Kerala, according to the reports.</p>

<p>His sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to commence her political career by contesting from Rae Bareli, the party's stronghold in Uttar Pradesh which was held by her mother Sonia Gandhi, reported Zee News citing the official.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Awaiting central leadership confirmation</strong></h2>

<p>Though Congress District President Pradeep&nbsp;Singhal&nbsp;shared the news, there has been no official statement from the party's central leadership regarding Gandhi's candidacy.</p>

<p>The Central Election Committee meeting of the party, where such decisions are typically finalised, is yet to be convened. As a result, while Singhal's affirmation carries weight locally, the official confirmation from the central leadership is still pending.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-prime-minister-modi-inaugurates-17-kilometre-extension-of-delhi-ghaziabad-meerut-rrts-corridor-697102">Also read |&nbsp;India Prime Minister Modi inaugurates 17-kilometre extension of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor</a></p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi, former president of the Congress party, has a longstanding political association with Amethi, having represented the constituency in Parliament from 2002 until 2019. However, in the 2019 general elections, he faced defeat at the hands of BJP's Smriti Irani. That year, Gandhi had also contested the Lok Sabha seat from Wayanad in Kerala and had won the election from there.</p>

<p>The announcement about Gandhi's candidacy in Amethi by a local party leader adds to the ongoing speculation surrounding his political engagements and future plans within the Congress party.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India: Gautam Gambhir not to contest Lok Sabha elections from BJP | Lok Sabha Polls 2024</strong></p>

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<p>With the anticipation of the Central Election Committee meeting and an official announcement, the political landscape in Amethi awaits further clarity on Gandhi's electoral participation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh reportedly confirmed on Wednesday (Mar 6) that Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the party, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Amethi, a constituency he has represented multiple times since 2002 till he lost it in 2019.

A Congress leader from Uttar Pradesh reportedly confirmed on Wednesday (Mar 6) that Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the party, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Amethi, a constituency he has represented multiple times since 2002 till he lost it in 2019. Gandhi will also fight from his Wayanad seat in Kerala, according to the reports. His sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to commence her political career by contesting from Rae Bareli, the party's stronghold in Uttar Pradesh which was held by her mother Sonia Gandhi, reported Zee News citing the official. Awaiting central leadership confirmation Though Congress District President Pradeep Singhal shared the news, there has been no official statement from the party's central leadership regarding Gandhi's candidacy. The Central Election Committee meeting of the party, where such decisions are typically finalised, is yet to be convened. As a result, while Singhal's affirmation carries weight locally, the official confirmation from the central leadership is still pending. Also read | India Prime Minister Modi inaugurates 17-kilometre extension of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor Rahul Gandhi, former president of the Congress party, has a longstanding political association with Amethi, having represented the constituency in Parliament from 2002 until 2019. However, in the 2019 general elections, he faced defeat at the hands of BJP's Smriti Irani. That year, Gandhi had also contested the Lok Sabha seat from Wayanad in Kerala and had won the election from there. The announcement about Gandhi's candidacy in Amethi by a local party leader adds to the ongoing speculation surrounding his political engagements and future plans within the Congress party. Also watch | India: Gautam Gambhir not to contest Lok Sabha elections from BJP | Lok Sabha Polls 2024 With the anticipation of the Central Election Committee meeting and an official announcement, the political landscape in Amethi awaits further clarity on Gandhi's electoral participation. (With inputs from agencies)

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