Bangalore:

Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram cafe reopened to customers this morning, eight days after an explosion injured at least 10 people.

On March 1, an explosion occurred at a cafe in the Whitefield area of ​​Bengaluru.

The famous cafe opened its doors to the public this morning under strict safety measures, with customers queuing outside.

Before the café opened, its co-founder Raghavendra Rao and all the staff played the national anthem.

The cafe has been refurbished to ensure a safer environment for customers.

Speaking to a news agency, Raghavendra Rao said: “We are taking all security measures to avoid such incidents in future. We are strengthening our security team and trying to form a team of ex-servicemen Come train our security guards.” Arnie.

#watch | Karnataka: Rameshwaram cafe reopens 8 days after blast

On March 1, an explosion occurred at a cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, injuring many people. pic.twitter.com/W9es43cIEv

— ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2024

Earlier on Friday, Raghavendra Rao told news agency ANI, “We have provided all the CCTV footage and information to the authorities. We are cooperating with them. We are very grateful to the government for helping us so quickly Reopen cafes.”

He said: “The NIA will bring the culprits to us soon. We have taken all precautions before reopening. The government and police have directed us where to install more CCTVs. We will appoint a Someone come and monitor the scene.”

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information on the bombers in connection with the Rameshwaram cafe blast.

The agency also stressed that the identity of the whistleblower will be kept confidential. The agency also released a picture of the bomber, captured from CCTV footage, while he was depositing his luggage at Rameshwaram Cafe, a popular eatery in Bengaluru’s Brookfield area.

In the image released by the National Intelligence Agency, the bomber is wearing a hat, black trousers and black shoes. In the post, the NIA also emphasized that “any information leading to his (the bomber’s) arrest will be rewarded.”

The NIA announced the reward three days after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) handed over investigation of the case to the counter-terrorism agency.

The case was handed over to the NIA on March 3 after the NIA team inspected the blast site.

The explosion occurred on March 1 at a cafe in the Whitefield area of ​​Bengaluru during the busy lunch hour, injuring several people.

Earlier, Bengaluru police had registered a case against the cafe blast under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Act.

The explosion occurred at 1pm on March 1 and police also spotted a suspect on CCTV footage leaving a bag inside the cafe. Police investigations so far indicate the blast was carried out using an improvised explosive device with a timer.

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