The mastermind and the bomber of the Bengaluru cafe blast have been arrested by NIA. NIA arrested two absconding accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case from near Kolkata. Reportedly, the accused were hiding under false identities.

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There is a recent development in Bengaluru Cafe Blast case. National Investigation Agency has arrested a key conspirator Muzammil Shareef. Massive raids were conducted across multiple locations in three states.

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India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the Bengaluru eatery blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday (Mar 3). The IED explosion had&nbsp;rocked the Rameshwaram Cafe on Friday (Mar 1). At least 10 people got injured in the blast.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a specialised counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India.

Chief Minister of Karnataka state Siddaramaiah earlier held a meeting with all senior officials of the state and directed them to conduct a fair investigation.

As per MHA’s orders, the NIA will take up the case starting Monday (Mar 4).

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According to the CCTV footage, the suspect has been identified as a 28/30-year-old man, who came to the cafe during lunchtime and left the restaurant after ordering a Rava idli for himself. However, he left behind a bag that carried an IED.&nbsp;

The man is seen in the CCTV footage where his face and head are covered with a mask and a cap.

<h2>Statement by Rameshwaram Cafe’s owner</h2>

Co-founder and CEO of the Rameshwaram Cafe, Raghavendra Rao, earlier said that both the Central government and state government should ensure such incidents don’t happen in the future.

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He also dismissed the business rivalry angle by saying no one in the business cycle would dare do such a harmful act.

<h2>BJP slams Congress govt in state&nbsp;</h2>

The incident came as electoral fuel for the opposition Bhartiya Janata Party, which accused the Congress govt of hiding important facts about the blast.

On Sunday, leader of Opposition R Ashoka said, “The Congress government is only trying to hide facts in the Rameshwaram cafe incident. The government did not reveal even a single piece of information about the culprits. They are trying to change the FSL report. This happened also in the incident where ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans were raised in Vidhana Soudha.”

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the Bengaluru eatery blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday (Mar 3). The IED explosion had rocked the Rameshwaram Cafe on Friday (Mar 1).

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over the Bengaluru eatery blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday (Mar 3). The IED explosion had rocked the Rameshwaram Cafe on Friday (Mar 1). At least 10 people got injured in the blast. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a specialised counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India. Chief Minister of Karnataka state Siddaramaiah earlier held a meeting with all senior officials of the state and directed them to conduct a fair investigation. As per MHA’s orders, the NIA will take up the case starting Monday (Mar 4). Also read: Inside Bengaluru`s Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Man orders idli, flees leaving bag with explosives. WATCH According to the CCTV footage, the suspect has been identified as a 28/30-year-old man, who came to the cafe during lunchtime and left the restaurant after ordering a Rava idli for himself. However, he left behind a bag that carried an IED. The man is seen in the CCTV footage where his face and head are covered with a mask and a cap. Statement by Rameshwaram Cafe’s owner Co-founder and CEO of the Rameshwaram Cafe, Raghavendra Rao, earlier said that both the Central government and state government should ensure such incidents don’t happen in the future. Also read: Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe: Why Is It in News and What Makes It Famous? He also dismissed the business rivalry angle by saying no one in the business cycle would dare do such a harmful act. BJP slams Congress govt in state The incident came as electoral fuel for the opposition Bhartiya Janata Party, which accused the Congress govt of hiding important facts about the blast. On Sunday, leader of Opposition R Ashoka said, “The Congress government is only trying to hide facts in the Rameshwaram cafe incident. The government did not reveal even a single piece of information about the culprits. They are trying to change the FSL report. This happened also in the incident where ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans were raised in Vidhana Soudha.” (With inputs from agencies)

Rameshwaram cafe blast: India’s home ministry hands over case to anti-terror agency NIA

The police officials have detained four people for questioning in the Bengaluru bomb blast case, said the police on Saturday (Mar 2).&nbsp;

A low-intensity bomb blast, in which an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used, took place inside a popular eatery Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka on Friday (Mar 1) and injured 10 people.

The Central Crime Branch officials investigating the case have been interrogating the four who were picked up by the police officials from Dharwad, Hubballi and Bengaluru, as per the reports.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru City Commissioner B Dayananda said that an investigation into the Rameshwaram Cafe blast is in full swing.

"Several teams are working on different leads obtained so far. Keeping in mind the sensitivity of the case and the security concerns, media is appealed not to indulge in speculation and co-operate," said Dayananda.

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The police have tightened security across the state, especially at Kempegowda International Airport, after the blast took place in the Brookefield area in the Information Technology corridor in east Bengaluru.

A case was registered by the Bengaluru Police under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Substances Act in connection with the explosion at the quick-service eatery.

<h2>Blast suspect caught on CCTV</h2>

The CCTV footage of the cafe showed a man, who was carrying a bag, entering the premises and leaving it inside the cafe.

In the footage, the main suspect appeared wearing a mask, glasses, and a cap on his head while carrying a plate of idlis.

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Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who visited the site of the blast said, "The blast occurred at 1 pm. A young man of about 28-30 years came to the cafe, purchased Rava idli at the counter, placed the bag near a tree (adjacent to the cafe) and left. After one hour the blast took place."

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also visited the Rameshwaram Cafe on Saturday (Mar 2) and said that the state government will bear&nbsp;the treatment cost of all the injured.

Watch:&nbsp;Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: At least nine injured, shifted to hospital

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“Government will bear all the treatment charges of all the patients. Around 10 people are injured. Three are here in the Brookfield Hospital and six others are admitted in Vydehi Hospital. I am also going there. The patients are recovering and responding very well to the treatment," the chief minister said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The police officials have detained four people for questioning in the Bengaluru bomb blast case, said the police on Saturday (Mar 2). A low-intensity bomb blast, in which an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used, took place inside a popular eatery Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka on Friday (Mar 1) and injured 10 people.

The police officials have detained four people for questioning in the Bengaluru bomb blast case, said the police on Saturday (Mar 2). A low-intensity bomb blast, in which an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used, took place inside a popular eatery Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka on Friday (Mar 1) and injured 10 people. The Central Crime Branch officials investigating the case have been interrogating the four who were picked up by the police officials from Dharwad, Hubballi and Bengaluru, as per the reports. Meanwhile, Bengaluru City Commissioner B Dayananda said that an investigation into the Rameshwaram Cafe blast is in full swing. "Several teams are working on different leads obtained so far. Keeping in mind the sensitivity of the case and the security concerns, media is appealed not to indulge in speculation and co-operate," said Dayananda. Also Read: Inside Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Man orders idli, flees leaving bag with explosives The police have tightened security across the state, especially at Kempegowda International Airport, after the blast took place in the Brookefield area in the Information Technology corridor in east Bengaluru. A case was registered by the Bengaluru Police under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Substances Act in connection with the explosion at the quick-service eatery. Blast suspect caught on CCTV The CCTV footage of the cafe showed a man, who was carrying a bag, entering the premises and leaving it inside the cafe. In the footage, the main suspect appeared wearing a mask, glasses, and a cap on his head while carrying a plate of idlis. VIDEO | Bengaluru cafe blast suspect caught on CCTV. At least 10 people were injured in a low intensity bomb blast at the popular Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield locality on Friday. Police suspect that an improvised explosive device (IED) fitted with a timer inside a… pic.twitter.com/EWGzLAmy1M — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 2, 2024 × Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who visited the site of the blast said, "The blast occurred at 1 pm. A young man of about 28-30 years came to the cafe, purchased Rava idli at the counter, placed the bag near a tree (adjacent to the cafe) and left. After one hour the blast took place." Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also visited the Rameshwaram Cafe on Saturday (Mar 2) and said that the state government will bear the treatment cost of all the injured. Watch: Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: At least nine injured, shifted to hospital “Government will bear all the treatment charges of all the patients. Around 10 people are injured. Three are here in the Brookfield Hospital and six others are admitted in Vydehi Hospital. I am also going there. The patients are recovering and responding very well to the treatment," the chief minister said. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru cafe blast: Crime Branch detains, interrogates four people after spotting suspect on CCTV

More than 70 people were injured in a gas cylinder explosion in the southern Spanish city of Malaga, officials said on Saturday.

Four of the injured are critical, according to a BBC report.

The blast took place in a cafe called La Bohemia in the town of Velez-Malaga during a local festival.

The spokesman said the explosion occurred at about 1700 GMT, which is 40 km east of Malaga.

Local newspaper La Opinion de Malaga said that the chef had raised the alarm moments before the blast.

(WION with inputs from agencies)

The gas explosion took place in a cafe in the town of Velez-Malaga during a local festival

More than 70 people were injured in a gas cylinder explosion in the southern Spanish city of Malaga, officials said on Saturday. Four of the injured are critical, according to a BBC report. The blast took place in a cafe called La Bohemia in the town of Velez-Malaga during a local festival. The spokesman said the explosion occurred at about 1700 GMT, which is 40 km east of Malaga. Local newspaper La Opinion de Malaga said that the chef had raised the alarm moments before the blast. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Blast in Spain injures more than 70

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