Rameshwaram Cafe

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has interrogated a leader of the BJP city unit in Thirthahalli, Shivamogga in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe bombing case in Bengaluru. This development follows a series of raids conducted by the NIA targeting several houses and establishments during its investigation into IED blast. During these raids, documents were also seized by the agency.

The BJP leader is believed to have links with two individuals from a local mobile shop, who were earlier questioned by the NIA.

“Does this news shock us anymore?” posted Congress leader Pawan Khera on X.

The blast, captured on CCTV cameras, occurred at 1 pm on March 1, where an IED device with a timer was deployed. Rameshwaram Cafe resumed its operations eight days later, with owner Raghavendra Rao assuring stringent security measures.

The NIA took charge of the case on March 3 after conducting investigation at the blast site. The explosion occurred on March 1 during lunchtime at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, injuring 10 people.

The NIA offered a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for any information leading to the identification of the bomber. They have assured the public of confidentiality regarding the identity of informants.

Last month, the agency released a CCTV image of the suspect who was seen placing the bag in the Rameshwaram Cafe. Encouraging citizen participation, the NIA urged people to contact them with any relevant information.

“NIA seeks citizen cooperation in identifying the suspect linked to the Rameswaram Cafe Blast Case. Call 08029510900, 8904241100 or email info.blr.nia@gov.in with any information. Your identity will remain confidential,” NIA said in a post on X, along with a picture of the suspect.