Rameshwaram Cafe

Karnataka CM said - IED blast in Bangalore cafe: A person left a bag, there was an explosion in it; 9 injured.

The CCTV footage of the bomb blast that occurred at the Rameshwaram café has been released.

A detonation rocked a café in Rameshwaram, Bangalore, at approximately 1 pm on Friday, leaving 9 individuals wounded. Promptly following the incident, emergency responders including the bomb squad, forensic teams, and NIA swiftly mobilized to probe the explosion.

Initial reports from the fire brigade and Whitefield police suggested a cylinder explosion. However, upon arrival at the scene, it became evident that the café's wall had been shattered, with debris strewn across tables.

Subsequently, two BJP MPs voiced suspicions regarding the nature of the blast, asserting it was a bomb detonation. By evening, at around 5:30 pm, CM Siddaramaiah officially declared it a low-intensity IED explosion, attributing it to an unidentified individual leaving a bag in the café premises.

Found amidst the aftermath were batteries, a charred bag, and several ID cards, indicating potential evidence. The state's Home Minister emphasized that the blast occurred in a seating area, dismissing the possibility of a cylinder explosion in that vicinity. Investigations remain ongoing, with the DGP highlighting the anticipation of forensic findings.

This is a video taken immediately after the incident, showing people running away.

Karnataka DGP Alok Mohan reported, "An explosion has occurred at a café in Whitefield, Bangalore. I personally visited the site of the incident. Detailed briefings have been provided to both the CM and Home Minister. Nine individuals have sustained injuries. Our investigative efforts are actively underway, and we anticipate obtaining a comprehensive report from the forensic team."

Appeal from the Opposition to the CM - Avoid Politics

Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has stated that in our investigation, it has come to light that someone placed a bag around 12:00. 8 people have been injured in it. We are examining CCTV footage. It has been revealed to us that someone deliberately placed the bag there. This was an improvised blast. This should not have happened and we will ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

At the same time, the CM said that there should be no politics on this entire issue. We demand from the opposition to cooperate with us on this issue. It was a low-intensity blast.

Eyewitness Statements on the Incident

Sabrish Kundli: Around 1 o'clock in the afternoon, we heard a loud explosion. We reached the spot and saw black smoke around the area. We saw 5-6 people injured. We took them to the nearby hospital.

Edison:
We were at a café for lunch. Around 1 o'clock, we heard a loud explosion. I heard people saying that it was a cylinder blast. There were around 35-40 people inside. Among the injured, there are about 4 employees. Suddenly, an ambulance arrived and took the injured to the nearby hospital.

Security Guard:
I was on duty outside the café as usual. Several customers had come to the hotel. Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and a fire broke out, injuring customers inside the hotel..

Tejasvi Surya said - Bomb blast case, CM should respond.

Tejasvi Surya, the National President of BJP Youth Morcha, wrote on the social media platform, "X", that he spoke to Nagaraaj, the founder of the Rameshwaram cafe, about the blast at his cafe. He told me that the explosion occurred due to a bag left by a customer. Surya said that it clearly appears to be a case of a bomb blast. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should respond to the matter.

Pictures after the incident...

This is the second CCTV footage of the incident.

Upon reaching the scene, the police are conducting an investigation.

A team from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) reached the Rameshwaram cafe.

The explosion occurred in the kitchen of the Rameshwaram cafe.

The police barricaded the area near the cafe and stopped people from entering..

As soon as the information was received, a team from the fire brigade reached the scene.

Currently, the police are investigating the reasons behind the explosion.

BJP MP called the explosion mysterious

BJP MP PC Mohan from Bangalore Central wrote on social media platform X that he is worried about the mysterious explosion at the Rameshwaram cafe. My sympathies are with the affected people and their families.

Rameshwaram Cafe stands as a revered culinary hotspot in Bangalore, renowned for its mouthwatering dosas. Since its inception in 2022, it has swiftly amassed a devoted patronage throughout the city, boasting several branches. Drawing in vibrant crowds from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM daily, it has become a cherished destination for breakfast and brunch aficionados alike.