The four accused named in the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)&nbsp;had planned to attack the state Bharatiya Janta Party office (BJP) in Bengaluru on January 22 - the day of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, before undertaking the Rameshwaram Cafe blast.&nbsp;

The four men,&nbsp;Mussavir Hussain Shazib, Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taaha, Maaz Muneer Ahmed and Muzammil Shareef were charge-sheeted on Monday (Sep 9) which revealed their insidious plans to cause chaos in the country.&nbsp;

NIA said the accused had planned an IED blast at the BJP office, situated in Malleshwaram.&nbsp; Shazib (who planted the bomb at cafe) and Taaha&nbsp;were part of the Islamic State (IS) module and played an important part in radicalising the other two accused.

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"Taaha and Shazib were funded by their handler through crypto currencies, which Taaha converted to Fiat with the help of various Telegram-based P2P platforms. The funds were used by the accused to perpetrate various acts of violence in Bengaluru, investigations further revealed," the chargesheet stated.&nbsp;

"These included a failed IED attack at the State BJP Office, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, on the day of Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya on 22nd January 2024, after which the two key accused had planned the Rameshwaram cafe&nbsp;blast."

The main accused had&nbsp;fraudulently obtained Indian SIM cards and Indian bank accounts. They also used various&nbsp;Indian and Bangladeshi identity&nbsp;documents downloaded from the dark web.

They all have been charged under relevant sections of IPC, UA(P) Act, Explosive Substances Act and PDLP Act. All four were earlier arrested and are currently in judicial custody in the case.

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NIA launched its investigation two days after the March 1 attack this year. The premier agency conducted several&nbsp;technical and field investigation in coordination with various state police forces and authorities.&nbsp;

The blast had injured at least nine people and destroyed one of the most iconic food joints in the city.&nbsp;Extensive searches by the NIA had led to arrest of Taaha and Shazib from their hideout in West Bengal 42 days after the Rameshwaram café explosion.

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The four accused named in the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had planned to attack the state Bharatiya Janta Party office (BJP) in Bengaluru on January 22 - the day of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, before undertaking the Rameshwaram Cafe blast.

The four accused named in the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had planned to attack the state Bharatiya Janta Party office (BJP) in Bengaluru on January 22 - the day of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, before undertaking the Rameshwaram Cafe blast. The four men, Mussavir Hussain Shazib, Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taaha, Maaz Muneer Ahmed and Muzammil Shareef were charge-sheeted on Monday (Sep 9) which revealed their insidious plans to cause chaos in the country. NIA said the accused had planned an IED blast at the BJP office, situated in Malleshwaram. Shazib (who planted the bomb at cafe) and Taaha were part of the Islamic State (IS) module and played an important part in radicalising the other two accused. Also read | Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Man orders idli, flees leaving bag with explosives at Bengaluru eatery "Taaha and Shazib were funded by their handler through crypto currencies, which Taaha converted to Fiat with the help of various Telegram-based P2P platforms. The funds were used by the accused to perpetrate various acts of violence in Bengaluru, investigations further revealed," the chargesheet stated. "These included a failed IED attack at the State BJP Office, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, on the day of Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya on 22nd January 2024, after which the two key accused had planned the Rameshwaram cafe blast." The main accused had fraudulently obtained Indian SIM cards and Indian bank accounts. They also used various Indian and Bangladeshi identity documents downloaded from the dark web. They all have been charged under relevant sections of IPC, UA(P) Act, Explosive Substances Act and PDLP Act. All four were earlier arrested and are currently in judicial custody in the case. Watch | Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: At least nine injured, probe underway × NIA launched its investigation two days after the March 1 attack this year. The premier agency conducted several technical and field investigation in coordination with various state police forces and authorities. The blast had injured at least nine people and destroyed one of the most iconic food joints in the city. Extensive searches by the NIA had led to arrest of Taaha and Shazib from their hideout in West Bengal 42 days after the Rameshwaram café explosion. (With inputs from agencies)

Rameshwaram Cafe attack: Terrorists planned to bomb BJP office on Ram Mandir inauguration day

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (May 24) arrested another accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case that took place in the southern Karnataka state's Bengaluru city in March.

This is the fifth person to be arrested by the agency in the case.

The accused has been identified as 35-year-old Shoaib Ahmed Mirza alias Chhotu who was an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) &nbsp;terror conspiracy case. He is a resident of Hubbali City in Karnataka.

"Three days after a massive crackdown across four states in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the NIA on Friday arrested one more accused, identified as an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror conspiracy case," the agency said in a statement.

NIA stated that after being released from prison, Mirza got involved in this conspiracy.

In 2018, he became friends with accused Abdul Matheen Taahaa and introduced him to an online handler who is suspected to be living abroad, said the federal probe agency.

Mirza then set up an e-mail ID in order to establish a channel for encrypted communication between the handler and Abdul Matheen Taahaa.

Taahaa was apprehended on April 12 along with co-accused Mussavir Hussain Shazib from Kolkata in the eastern state of West Bengal.

Shazib, as per the agency, had placed the IED at Rameshwaram cafe, and Taahaa was the 'mastermind' of the conspiracy.

"The absconders in the Rameswaram Cafe blast case, Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team. In the early morning hours of April 12, the NIA successfully traced the absconding accused near Kolkata, where they were hiding under false identities," the NIA statement said.

"Mussavir Hussain Shazib is the accused who placed the IED at the café, and Abdul Matheen Taha is the mastermind behind the planning, execution of the blast, and subsequent evasion from the clutches of law," NIA added.

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<h2>NIA conducts raids at 11 places in four states</h2>

The development comes after the federal probe agency, in a massive crackdown, conducted raids at several locations in four states to uncover the Rameshwaram Cafe blast conspiracy.

NIA teams searched 11 locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, said the agency.

The blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru took place &nbsp;on March 1, wounding nine people and causing severe damage to the eatery.

The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3.&nbsp;

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India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (May 24) arrested another accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case that took place in the southern Karnataka state's Bengaluru city in March.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (May 24) arrested another accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case that took place in the southern Karnataka state's Bengaluru city in March. This is the fifth person to be arrested by the agency in the case. The accused has been identified as 35-year-old Shoaib Ahmed Mirza alias Chhotu who was an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror conspiracy case. He is a resident of Hubbali City in Karnataka. "Three days after a massive crackdown across four states in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the NIA on Friday arrested one more accused, identified as an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror conspiracy case," the agency said in a statement. NIA stated that after being released from prison, Mirza got involved in this conspiracy. In 2018, he became friends with accused Abdul Matheen Taahaa and introduced him to an online handler who is suspected to be living abroad, said the federal probe agency. Mirza then set up an e-mail ID in order to establish a channel for encrypted communication between the handler and Abdul Matheen Taahaa. Taahaa was apprehended on April 12 along with co-accused Mussavir Hussain Shazib from Kolkata in the eastern state of West Bengal. Shazib, as per the agency, had placed the IED at Rameshwaram cafe, and Taahaa was the 'mastermind' of the conspiracy. "The absconders in the Rameswaram Cafe blast case, Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team. In the early morning hours of April 12, the NIA successfully traced the absconding accused near Kolkata, where they were hiding under false identities," the NIA statement said. "Mussavir Hussain Shazib is the accused who placed the IED at the café, and Abdul Matheen Taha is the mastermind behind the planning, execution of the blast, and subsequent evasion from the clutches of law," NIA added. Also read: Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA nabs 'mastermind' and man who planted IED from near Kolkata NIA conducts raids at 11 places in four states The development comes after the federal probe agency, in a massive crackdown, conducted raids at several locations in four states to uncover the Rameshwaram Cafe blast conspiracy. NIA teams searched 11 locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, said the agency. The blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru took place on March 1, wounding nine people and causing severe damage to the eatery. The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3. (With inputs from agencies)

India's NIA arrests ex-Lashkar-e-Taiba convict in connection with Rameshwaram cafe blast

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two key suspects in connection with the Rameshwaram cafe blast that occurred in March in Karnataka's Bengaluru.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two key suspects in connection with the Rameshwaram cafe blast that occurred in March in Karnataka's Bengaluru. According to the NIA, the detainees include Mussavir Hussain Shazeb, the man who placed the IED at Rameshwaram cafe, and Abdul Matheen Taha, the 'mastermind' behind the incident. "The absconders in the Rameswaram Cafe blast case, Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team. In the early morning hours of April 12, the NIA successfully traced the absconding accused near Kolkata, where they were hiding under false identities," the NIA statement said. "Mussavir Hussain Shazib is the accused who placed the IED at the café, and Abdul Matheen Taha is the mastermind behind the planning, execution of the blast, and subsequent evasion from the clutches of law," NIA added. Also read: Karnataka minister sparks controversy with claim of BJP worker's arrest in Rameshwaram cafe blast case "This pursuit, successfully accomplished by NIA, was ably supported by energetic coordinated action and cooperation between NIA, Central Intelligence agencies, and State Police agencies of West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala police," the agency added. The absconders in the Rameswaram Cafe blast case, Adbul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazeb were traced out to their hideout near Kolkata and were apprehended by the NIA team. Mussavir Hussain Shazib is the accused who placed the IED at the Café and Abdul Matheen Taha is… pic.twitter.com/gZ3odYGq7N — ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2024 × The NIA, after reviewing CCTV footage from over 300 cameras, concluded that the detainees were ISIS members who had emerged on the radar of security agencies in 2020. When did the Rameshwaram Cafe blast happen? The Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru occurred on March 1 and injured nine people. NIA took over the case on March 3 following a visit to the blast site. The NIA earlier released the photograph of the suspect and announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information. The agency took the images from CCTV footage at the explosion site. "NIA announces a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for information about the bomber in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case of Bengaluru. The informants' identities will be kept confidential," NIA wrote on X.

Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA nabs 'mastermind' and man who planted IED from near Kolkata

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (Mar 29) announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh (12,002 USD) for any information leading to the arrest of the key accused in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.

The Federal probe agency took to its official X handle and shared pictures of two absconding key accused Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib involved in the blast and asked the public for information on the two.

"Whoever provides any information leading to the arrest of the accused persons shall be rewarded," the post read further ensuring that the "identity of the informer will be kept secret."

The agency, sharing details about one of the accused Tahaa, aged 30, said that he was using aliases such as Vignesh D and Sumit or a preferred Hindu name to conceal his identity.

He preferably wore T-shirts, jeans, cap&nbsp;in terms of clothing and a black smartwatch.

NIA further said that he has been using forged Adhaar in the name of Vignesh or other similar forged ID documents in order to hide his identity.

"He often wears a mask, wig and fake beard. His preferred places of stay are men's and boys hostel, PG and sharing accommodations as well as low budget hotels and lodges," it said in the post.

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Shazib, the NIA said was using a forged driving licence in the name of Mohammed Zuned Sayed to hide identity. His preferred dress code the agency said was jeans, T-shirt and shirt.

Both Shazib and Taha often wear "mask, wig and fake beard", it said.

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The agency asked the public to share information about the accused via email at info.blr.nia.gov.in or call&nbsp;through telephone numbers 080-29510900, 8904241100.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mukhtar-ansari-grandson-of-indian-armys-officer-first-fir-at-age-of-15-10-key-points-705432">Mukhtar Ansari: Grandson of Indian Army’s officer, first FIR at 15 - Life of gangster-politician</a>

<h2>NIA arrests key conspirator after multiple raids</h2>

The federal probe agency arrested a key conspirator, identified as Muzammil Shareef, after conducting multiple raids across several locations in three states.

Shareef was arrested on Wednesday (Mar 27) following NIA's crackdown at 18 locations, which included 12 in the state of Karnataka, one in Uttar Pradesh and five in Tamil Nadu.

“The NIA investigations have revealed that Muzammil Shareef had extended logistic support to the other two identified accused in the case...Various digital devices were seized during the searches, along with cash," the NIA said.

The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3.&nbsp;

The blast wounded several customers and hotel staff&nbsp;of the cafe and caused severe damage to the eatery.

(With inputs from the agencies)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (Mar 29) announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh (12,002 USD) for any information leading to the arrest of the key accused in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (Mar 29) announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh (12,002 USD) for any information leading to the arrest of the key accused in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case. The Federal probe agency took to its official X handle and shared pictures of two absconding key accused Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib involved in the blast and asked the public for information on the two. "Whoever provides any information leading to the arrest of the accused persons shall be rewarded," the post read further ensuring that the "identity of the informer will be kept secret." The agency, sharing details about one of the accused Tahaa, aged 30, said that he was using aliases such as Vignesh D and Sumit or a preferred Hindu name to conceal his identity. He preferably wore T-shirts, jeans, cap in terms of clothing and a black smartwatch. NIA further said that he has been using forged Adhaar in the name of Vignesh or other similar forged ID documents in order to hide his identity. "He often wears a mask, wig and fake beard. His preferred places of stay are men's and boys hostel, PG and sharing accommodations as well as low budget hotels and lodges," it said in the post. Request for Information, Identity of the Informer will be kept Secret. pic.twitter.com/PBXPRH3DtB — NIA India (@NIA_India) March 29, 2024 × Shazib, the NIA said was using a forged driving licence in the name of Mohammed Zuned Sayed to hide identity. His preferred dress code the agency said was jeans, T-shirt and shirt. Both Shazib and Taha often wear "mask, wig and fake beard", it said. Request for Information, Identity of the Informer will be kept Secret. pic.twitter.com/JkMUWay23m — NIA India (@NIA_India) March 29, 2024 × The agency asked the public to share information about the accused via email at info.blr.nia.gov.in or call through telephone numbers 080-29510900, 8904241100. Also read: Mukhtar Ansari: Grandson of Indian Army’s officer, first FIR at 15 - Life of gangster-politician NIA arrests key conspirator after multiple raids The federal probe agency arrested a key conspirator, identified as Muzammil Shareef, after conducting multiple raids across several locations in three states. Shareef was arrested on Wednesday (Mar 27) following NIA's crackdown at 18 locations, which included 12 in the state of Karnataka, one in Uttar Pradesh and five in Tamil Nadu. “The NIA investigations have revealed that Muzammil Shareef had extended logistic support to the other two identified accused in the case...Various digital devices were seized during the searches, along with cash," the NIA said. The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3. The blast wounded several customers and hotel staff of the cafe and caused severe damage to the eatery. (With inputs from the agencies)

Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA announces reward for information on key suspects

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday released fresh images of Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa, the suspects in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast that left 10 injured on March 1 in Bengaluru.

Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: NIA arrests key conspirator of cafe blast, links blast to ISIS module

In a significant development in Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA)&nbsp;has arrested a key conspirator after massive raids were conducted across multiple locations in three states.

The key conspirator identified as Muzammil Shareef, was picked up as a co-conspirator and arrested on Wednesday (Mar 27) following NIA's crackdown at 18 locations, which included 12 in the state of Karnataka, one in Uttar Pradesh and five in Tamil Nadu.

“The NIA investigations have revealed that Muzammil Shareef had extended logistic support to the other two identified accused in the case...Various digital devices were seized during the searches, along with cash," the NIA said.

The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3.&nbsp;

The NIA had identified the main accused, Mussavir Shazeeb Hussain, earlier who carried out the blast.&nbsp;

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The agency released a statement saying that another key conspirator, Abdul Matheen Taha, is also wanted by the NIA in several other cases.

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“Both the men are on the run,” it added.

The NIA probes showed that Muzammil Shareef had provided logistic support to two others who were identified as accused in the case.

“Raids were conducted today at the houses of all these three accused as well as the residential premises and shops of other suspects,” said the statement by the probe agency.

Several digital devices and cash were seized during the searches, said the agency.

"Efforts are on to nab the absconding accused and unearth the larger conspiracy behind the blast," the statement added.

The blast wounded several customers and hotel staff members of the cafe and caused severe damage to the eatery.

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In a significant development in Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key conspirator after massive raids were conducted across multiple locations in three states.

In a significant development in Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key conspirator after massive raids were conducted across multiple locations in three states. The key conspirator identified as Muzammil Shareef, was picked up as a co-conspirator and arrested on Wednesday (Mar 27) following NIA's crackdown at 18 locations, which included 12 in the state of Karnataka, one in Uttar Pradesh and five in Tamil Nadu. “The NIA investigations have revealed that Muzammil Shareef had extended logistic support to the other two identified accused in the case...Various digital devices were seized during the searches, along with cash," the NIA said. The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3. The NIA had identified the main accused, Mussavir Shazeeb Hussain, earlier who carried out the blast. Rameshwaram Café blast case: National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a key conspirator following massive raids across multiple locations in three states. Muzammil Shareef was picked up and placed in custody as a co-conspirator after NIA teams cracked down at 18 locations,… pic.twitter.com/TEzXTXpSv3 — ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2024 × The agency released a statement saying that another key conspirator, Abdul Matheen Taha, is also wanted by the NIA in several other cases. Also read: Bengaluru cafe blast case: Limited edition baseball cap helped police identify suspect “Both the men are on the run,” it added. The NIA probes showed that Muzammil Shareef had provided logistic support to two others who were identified as accused in the case. “Raids were conducted today at the houses of all these three accused as well as the residential premises and shops of other suspects,” said the statement by the probe agency. Several digital devices and cash were seized during the searches, said the agency. "Efforts are on to nab the absconding accused and unearth the larger conspiracy behind the blast," the statement added. The blast wounded several customers and hotel staff members of the cafe and caused severe damage to the eatery. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA arrests key conspirator after multiple raids

National Investigation Agency has detained a suspect in connection with the Bengaluru cafe blast case. The blast at the popular Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru on the 1st of March injured nine people. CCTV footage suggests the man detained allegedly interacted with the prime suspect who planted the bomb in the cafe. Watch to know more!

Bengaluru: NIA conducts multiple raids, detains two suspects in Rameswaram Blast Case

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Bengaluru blast: How a baseball cap gave away a secret terror plot

In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA)&nbsp;is questioning a suspect in the Rameshwaram cafe blast case. No arrest has been made so far.

The explosion in the popular Bengaluru cafe caused injuries to nine people on March 1.&nbsp;According to police sources, this man is suspected to be an associate of the main suspect captured on security camera leaving a bag at the cafe on the day of the explosion.

As per details from NIA sources reported by ANI, the suspect named Shabbir was detained in Bellary district, Karnataka.

“He is still being questioned in the case. It is yet to be ascertained whether he is the same man caught on CCTV camera,” ANI quoted the sources as saying.

This development comes two days after Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara hinted at progress in identifying the suspect linked to the March 1 blast at the cafe.&nbsp;

The NIA&nbsp;has offered a reward of ₹1 million ($13K)&nbsp;for any information regarding the perpetrator involved in the explosion.&nbsp;Additionally, the agency has guaranteed the protection of the identities of those providing information.

"NIA announces a cash reward of 10 lakh rupees for information about the bomber in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case of Bengaluru. Informants' identity will be kept confidential," the NIA said in a post on 'X'.

The counter-terrorism agency, which assumed control of the investigation on March 3, has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the principal suspect believed to have planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the popular Bengaluru restaurant.

<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>

<h2>Cafe reopens&nbsp;amid tight security</h2>

The Rameshwaram Cafe resumed operations on Saturday (Mar 9), following a low-intensity blast.

The founders of the cafe, Divya Raghavendra Rao and Raghavendra Rao, resumed operations, reopening their fast-food eatery famous for its South Indian cuisine staples.

“The attack on the cafe did not dampen our spirits. It only united us and made us fight back harder. The reopening today is our response to the attack. It also sends a message — that Indians will not be deterred by such attacks,” the founder told the Indian Express.

Also watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;Bengaluru's Rameshwaram cafe reopens after 8 days with tight security

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The cafe incurred damage from the attack, primarily affecting the handwashing area. Some damage was also caused to the roof, cash counter, and the cafe's logo. Security measures have since been enhanced at the establishment.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is questioning a suspect in the Rameshwaram cafe blast case. No arrest has been made so far.

In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is questioning a suspect in the Rameshwaram cafe blast case. No arrest has been made so far. The explosion in the popular Bengaluru cafe caused injuries to nine people on March 1. According to police sources, this man is suspected to be an associate of the main suspect captured on security camera leaving a bag at the cafe on the day of the explosion. As per details from NIA sources reported by ANI, the suspect named Shabbir was detained in Bellary district, Karnataka. “He is still being questioned in the case. It is yet to be ascertained whether he is the same man caught on CCTV camera,” ANI quoted the sources as saying. This development comes two days after Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara hinted at progress in identifying the suspect linked to the March 1 blast at the cafe. The NIA has offered a reward of ₹1 million ($13K) for any information regarding the perpetrator involved in the explosion. Additionally, the agency has guaranteed the protection of the identities of those providing information. "NIA announces a cash reward of 10 lakh rupees for information about the bomber in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case of Bengaluru. Informants' identity will be kept confidential," the NIA said in a post on 'X'. The counter-terrorism agency, which assumed control of the investigation on March 3, has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the principal suspect believed to have planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the popular Bengaluru restaurant. Also read | Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Man orders idli, flees leaving bag with explosives at Bengaluru eatery. WATCH Cafe reopens amid tight security The Rameshwaram Cafe resumed operations on Saturday (Mar 9), following a low-intensity blast. The founders of the cafe, Divya Raghavendra Rao and Raghavendra Rao, resumed operations, reopening their fast-food eatery famous for its South Indian cuisine staples. “The attack on the cafe did not dampen our spirits. It only united us and made us fight back harder. The reopening today is our response to the attack. It also sends a message — that Indians will not be deterred by such attacks,” the founder told the Indian Express. Also watch | Bengaluru's Rameshwaram cafe reopens after 8 days with tight security The cafe incurred damage from the attack, primarily affecting the handwashing area. Some damage was also caused to the roof, cash counter, and the cafe's logo. Security measures have since been enhanced at the establishment. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru blast: India's NIA questions suspect in Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case

Bengaluru's renowned eatery, ‘The Rameshwaram Cafe’, is all set to resume operations on Saturday (Mar 9), following a low-intensity blast a week ago.&nbsp;Co-founders Divya and Raghavendra Rao have confirmed the attendance of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara at the reopening ceremony.

In response to the blast, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced a ₹1 million ($12K)&nbsp;cash reward for any information leading to the arrest&nbsp;of the suspected bomber. Taking charge of the probe earlier this week, NIA has intensified efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the explosion, which left at least 10 individuals wounded.

<h2>New CCTV footage emerges</h2>

Fresh CCTV footage has surfaced showing&nbsp;the suspected bomber boarding a BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus. This footage, sourced by news agency PTI, showed the suspect wearing&nbsp;a cap, face mask, glasses, black shoes and pants, and a greyish-green button-up shirt—moments before the incident.

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Rameshwaram Cafe blast suspect spotted inside&nbsp; BMTC bus. Source: Twitter

Earlier footage retrieved from the cafe's vicinity captured customers gathered at the billing counter mere moments before the explosion occurred.

Authorities have obtained a substantial amount of CCTV footage, estimated at 40 to 50 recordings, to aid in the investigation.

Karnataka's Director General of Police, Alok Mohan said investigations into the blast is&nbsp;ongoing.

FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) teams have examined the premises and the city police commissioner and other officials remain actively involved in the inquiry.

Initial assessments suggest that the explosion was orchestrated through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

The Karnataka Police has registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Substances Act, intensifying efforts to identify and arrest&nbsp;those responsible.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru's renowned eatery, ‘The Rameshwaram Cafe’, is all set to resume operations on Saturday (Mar 9), following a low-intensity blast a week ago. Co-founders Divya and Raghavendra Rao have confirmed the attendance of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara at the reopening ceremony.

Bengaluru's renowned eatery, ‘The Rameshwaram Cafe’, is all set to resume operations on Saturday (Mar 9), following a low-intensity blast a week ago. Co-founders Divya and Raghavendra Rao have confirmed the attendance of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara at the reopening ceremony. In response to the blast, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced a ₹1 million ($12K) cash reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspected bomber. Taking charge of the probe earlier this week, NIA has intensified efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the explosion, which left at least 10 individuals wounded. New CCTV footage emerges Fresh CCTV footage has surfaced showing the suspected bomber boarding a BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus. This footage, sourced by news agency PTI, showed the suspect wearing a cap, face mask, glasses, black shoes and pants, and a greyish-green button-up shirt—moments before the incident. Rameshwaram Cafe blast suspect spotted inside BMTC bus. Source: Twitter Earlier footage retrieved from the cafe's vicinity captured customers gathered at the billing counter mere moments before the explosion occurred. Authorities have obtained a substantial amount of CCTV footage, estimated at 40 to 50 recordings, to aid in the investigation. Karnataka's Director General of Police, Alok Mohan said investigations into the blast is ongoing. FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) teams have examined the premises and the city police commissioner and other officials remain actively involved in the inquiry. Initial assessments suggest that the explosion was orchestrated through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The Karnataka Police has registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Substances Act, intensifying efforts to identify and arrest those responsible. (With inputs from agencies)

Rameshwaram Cafe: Bengaluru's famous eatery to reopen on March 9 after blast that injured 10

The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield area resumed its operations on Saturday (Mar 9), welcoming customers after an eight-day hiatus following a blast that caused injuries to nearly 10 individuals.

This comes as on March 1, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm, a low-intensity explosion rattled the eatery, resulting in several injuries. Rameshwaram Cafe, nestled in the bustling city of Bengaluru, in the Whitefield area, is&nbsp;a popular spot in the locality. Initial findings suggested the use of an improvised explosive device (IED) with a timer in the blast, which occurred during the lunch hour rush.&nbsp;

The cafe, which fortunately did not witness&nbsp;any casualty in the blast, reopened its doors amidst heightened security. Reports said that as the cafe reopened there were long queues of customers eagerly waiting&nbsp;to enter.

Before officially reopening, co-founder Raghavendra Rao and the entire staff gathered to sing the National Anthem, marking the occasion. Renovations had been undertaken to enhance safety measures within the premises, with a commitment to preventing such incidents in the future.

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Raghavendra Rao while speaking to ANI news agency stated,&nbsp;"We are taking all the security measures to avoid such incidents in the future. We are strengthening our security team, and are also trying to have a panel of ex-servicemen to train our security guards."&nbsp;

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Speaking to news agency ANI, Rao also expressed gratitude to the government for facilitating the speedy reopening of the cafe and emphasised the cafe's cooperation with authorities, including providing CCTV footage and information relevant to the investigation.

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"NIA will soon bring the culprit before us. We have taken all precautions before reopening. The government and police have guided us on where to install more CCTVs. We will appoint one person just to keep watch on the premises," he added.

Amidst ongoing investigations, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released a picture of the suspect captured on CCTV, urging the public to come forward with any relevant information. It has also&nbsp;announced a reward of ₹10 lakh ($12k) for information.&nbsp;The NIA's involvement in the case followed the transfer of the investigation to the anti-terror agency by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on March 3.

The suspects, namely Minaj alias Md Sulaiman, Shayan Rahman alias Hussain, Syed Sameer, and Anas Iqbal Shaikh were earlier arrested during an NIA operation in December 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield area resumed its operations on Saturday (Mar 9), welcoming customers after an eight-day hiatus following a blast that caused injuries to nearly 10 individuals.

The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield area resumed its operations on Saturday (Mar 9), welcoming customers after an eight-day hiatus following a blast that caused injuries to nearly 10 individuals. This comes as on March 1, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm, a low-intensity explosion rattled the eatery, resulting in several injuries. Rameshwaram Cafe, nestled in the bustling city of Bengaluru, in the Whitefield area, is a popular spot in the locality. Initial findings suggested the use of an improvised explosive device (IED) with a timer in the blast, which occurred during the lunch hour rush. The cafe, which fortunately did not witness any casualty in the blast, reopened its doors amidst heightened security. Reports said that as the cafe reopened there were long queues of customers eagerly waiting to enter. Before officially reopening, co-founder Raghavendra Rao and the entire staff gathered to sing the National Anthem, marking the occasion. Renovations had been undertaken to enhance safety measures within the premises, with a commitment to preventing such incidents in the future. Also Read | PM Modi in Assam, set to inaugurate projects worth $2.1 bn Raghavendra Rao while speaking to ANI news agency stated, "We are taking all the security measures to avoid such incidents in the future. We are strengthening our security team, and are also trying to have a panel of ex-servicemen to train our security guards." Also Read | Lok Sabha Elections: Arvind Kejriwal launches AAP's poll campaign in Delhi Speaking to news agency ANI, Rao also expressed gratitude to the government for facilitating the speedy reopening of the cafe and emphasised the cafe's cooperation with authorities, including providing CCTV footage and information relevant to the investigation. Watch | National Creators Award 2024: Who won what at India’s 1st National Creators Award? × "NIA will soon bring the culprit before us. We have taken all precautions before reopening. The government and police have guided us on where to install more CCTVs. We will appoint one person just to keep watch on the premises," he added. Amidst ongoing investigations, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released a picture of the suspect captured on CCTV, urging the public to come forward with any relevant information. It has also announced a reward of ₹10 lakh ($12k) for information. The NIA's involvement in the case followed the transfer of the investigation to the anti-terror agency by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on March 3. The suspects, namely Minaj alias Md Sulaiman, Shayan Rahman alias Hussain, Syed Sameer, and Anas Iqbal Shaikh were earlier arrested during an NIA operation in December 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Rameshwaram cafe reopens in Bengaluru amid tight security measures after blast that injured 10

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 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 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. 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." 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. pic.twitter.com/F4kYophJFt — NIA India (@NIA_India) March 6, 2024 × The agency, which has taken charge of the case, requested to pass on the details through its email "info.blr.nia@gov.in" 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)

Bengaluru cafe blast: Accused visited eatery many times before planting explosive

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