Blast at Bengaluru’s Famous Rameshwaram Cafe Injures 4; No Explosion in Kitchen, Batteries and Bags Found Damaged: Police to Issue Statement Shortly
An unexpected explosion occurred on Friday afternoon at the renowned Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru. Four people were injured in the blast, which took place around 1 PM in the Rajajinagar area of the city.
Injured Individuals Taken to Nearby Hospital
Three cafe employees and two customers are among the injured, who have been admitted to a nearby hospital. All the injured are currently out of danger. An official from the Whitefield Fire Station mentioned that they have received information about the cylinder blast at the cafe. They are currently at the scene conducting investigations.
Initial Reports Point to Cylinder Explosion
Initial media reports suggest that the explosion may have been caused by a cylinder. However, later, police recovered several ID cards from the blast site. A battery was also found. Additionally, a customer’s abandoned bag was discovered in the hotel. The situation suggests that there could be some significant cause behind the blast.
Meeting with Home Ministry Officials
Bomb detection and disposal teams, along with forensic teams, are present at the site for investigation. State Home Minister Mr. Parameshwara is holding discussions with officials. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Dayananda will also provide updates on the incident.
Tejasvi Surya: Case of Bomb Blast, CM to Respond
BJP National President Tejasvi Surya posted on social media platform X expressing concern after hearing about the mysterious explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe. He stated that a customer’s bag might have caused the explosion. Surya emphasized the need for clarity on the bomb blast incident. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to respond to this matter.
BJP MP Raises Concerns about Explosion
BJP MP P.C. Mohan from Bengaluru Central expressed concern on social media platform X about the mysterious explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe. He is worried about the impact on affected individuals and their families.
Renowned Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru
Rameshwaram Cafe is famous in Bengaluru, especially for its dosas. The cafe has many branches across the city. It was established in the year 2022 and remains crowded from 6:30 in the morning until 1:00 in the afternoon.