Bengaluru: Hours after a blast rocked Bengaluru’s The Rameshwaram Cafe of Friday, CCTV footage from inside the café went viral on social media platforms.
In one such clip, the blast is seen ripping a portion of the café and people running in fear.
Watch the video here:
WATCH: CCTV footage at Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Café catches moment when the blast took place#RameshwaramCafe #LPGCylinderhttps://t.co/ziT4glY5C0 pic.twitter.com/JC3PH32Hln
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While initially it was claimed that it was an incident of cylinder blast, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said CCTV footage has shown a man keeping a bag inside the café.
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While a probe is still on, what was inside the bag or whether at all that led to the blast is yet to be ascertained.
Meanwhile, a team of bomb squad was rushed to the spot to carry out investigations.
The blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe has left at least nine persons grievously injured.
Taking to X, Siddaramaiah wrote, “The investigation into the explosion that took place at the Rameswaram Cafe in Bengaluru is going on in full swing. Strict action will be taken against the culprits for sure.”
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ಕೆಫೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದಿರುವ ಸ್ಪೋಟದ ತನಿಖೆ ತೀವ್ರಗತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ತಪ್ಪಿತಸ್ಥರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಖಚಿತವಾಗಿ ಕಠಿಣ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗುವುದು.
ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ತನಿಖೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಣ್ಣ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದ ಸುಧಾರಿತ ಸ್ಪೋಟಕವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದುಬಂದಿದೆ, ಪೂರ್ಣ ವರದಿ ಬಂದ ನಂತರ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಸಿಗಲಿದೆ.ಕ್ಯಾಶಿಯರ್ ಬಳಿ ಟೋಕನ್ ಪಡೆದು…
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) March 1, 2024
He added, “Preliminary investigations revealed a small improvised explosive device, more information will be available after the full report.It was reported that the person who had taken the token from the cashier and had breakfast there, left the bag. Around eight people were injured in the incident. Fortunately, all escaped unhurt. Checking the CCTV camera. The investigation is going on and the Home Minister has been asked to visit the place. Clear information will be available soon.”
“Such an incident should not have happened in the state. Another such incident happened in Mangalore. Whoever did this will be found out and strict action will be taken against them,” he said, adding, “Opposition parties should not play politics in such matters. Everyone should now cooperate with the government.”
Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara confirmed the unfortunate event, indicating that the blast occurred around 1 pm.
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