“It was a low-intensity explosion,” DK Shivakumar said.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said the Rameshwaram cafe blast is being investigated from all angles, adding 7-8 teams have been formed to probe the incident.
DK Shivakumar also said that a young man came and kept a small bag, which burst after an hour.
He has also asked the people of Bengaluru not to worry.
“It was a low-intensity blast. A youth came and placed a small bag, which exploded after an hour. Around 10 people were injured. 7-8 teams were formed to investigate the incident. We are investigating from all angles. We are doing it. I ask every Bengaluruan not to worry,” he said.
#Watch , Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says on Bengaluru cafe blast, “It was a low-intensity blast. A young man came and kept a small bag, which exploded after an hour. About 10 people were injured. The incident will be investigated. 7-8 teams were formed.” We are looking from all angles. I ask… pic.twitter.com/UFlaVxfAV5
– ANI (@ANI) 1 March 2024
About 10 people have been injured in the Rameshwaram cafe blast in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tejasvi Surya on Friday said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should give a free hand to agencies to investigate the Rameshwaram cafe blast incident, adding that the state government has repeatedly made its statements on the matter. Is changing.
Tejasvi Surya, who represents Bengaluru South constituency in the Lok Sabha, questioned the intentions of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah government over the incident.
“First, they tried the cylinder blast story. Now, they are trying the business rivalry story. Why can’t the Congress government allow the investigating agencies to do their work? Why be prepared in advance? Why be prompt ?Vote bank compulsion? Siddaramaiah should be given a free hand to investigate and give clear answers to the people of Bengaluru,’ CM Tejashwi Surya posted on Twitter.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and state Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, along with DGP Alok Mohan, also visited the Bengaluru blast site for inspection.
A team from the National Investigation Agency also visited the blast site in Whitefield area.
Earlier today, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the accused involved in the Rameshwaram cafe attack in Bengaluru will be traced and punished, adding that opposition parties should refrain from doing politics over the incident.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, addressing reporters in Mysore, said, “The CCTV footage of the cafe is being examined. It has been found that someone had left a bag in the cafe. The accused in the incident will be punished.”
Stating that “many blasts have taken place in previous governments too,” the Chief Minister said, “This incident has happened in our government. Disciplinary and strict action will be taken against those involved. There should be no politics in this matter.”
Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party leader PC Mohan expressed concern over the blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru and urged the administration to investigate the incident.
In a post on Twitter, PC Mohan, BJP’s Lok Sabha MP from Bengaluru Central, said, “Concerned to hear about the mysterious explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru Central parliamentary constituency. My thoughts are with the affected persons and their families. Urge authorities to Please investigate and ensure the safety of all citizens. Stay safe, Bengaluru.”
A security guard working at Rameshwaram Cafe, who was present at the time of the incident, said, “I was standing outside the cafe. Many customers had come to the hotel. Suddenly there was a loud noise and a fire broke out, injuring many people.” “Customers inside the hotel.”
Rameshwaram Cafe is one of the popular hangouts and is usually very crowded during lunch time. More information is awaited.
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