Seems to be clear case of bomb blast: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe explosion

Bengaluru: BJP National President Tejasvi Surya on Friday alleged that the explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe was not due to a cylinder but a clear case of a bomb blast.

Surya also said that the blast occurred because of a bag that was left and demanded answers from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

"Just spoke to Rameshwaram Café founder Sri Nagaraj about the blast in his restaurant. He informed me that the blast occurred because of a bag that was left by a customer and not any cylinder explosion.

"One of their employees is injured. It seems to be a clear case of a bomb blast. Bengaluru demands clear answers from CM @siddaramaiah," he said taking to X.

Just spoke to Rameshwaram Café founder Sri Nagaraj about the blast in his restaurant.

He informed me that the blast occurred because of a bag that was left by a customer and not any cylinder explosion. One of their employees is injured.

It’s seems to be a clear case of bomb…

— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) March 1, 2024

Around 1.30 pm an explosion was reported at the Rameshwaram Cafe located at Whitefield.

As per sources, a few people were injured. The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained.

Bomb and disposal teams and the FSL team have reached the site and are investigating.

Battery, washers, ID cards, nuts and bolts were found at the blast site.