Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Five injured in explosion at popular Bengaluru hangout spot

Rameshwaram Cafe blast: An unexplained explosion was reported at the popular cafe in Whitefield area on Friday, injuring as many as five people.

Updated on: Mar 1, 2024, 17:12:51 IST

By Yamini C S

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Five people were injured in an explosion at Bengaluru's popular eatery, The Rameshwaram Cafe, in Whitefield on Friday.

Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru: The explosion occurred on Friday. (REUTERS)

No casualties have been reported so far, according to news agency PTI. The injured have been shifted to a local hospital and are currently receiving treatment, officials said.

Visuals of the blast were circulating on social media, showing huge crowds which had gathered in the area near Rameshwaram Cafe. A video shared by ANI showed a fire engine had arrived at the spot.

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The explosion reportedly caused some damage to the eatery's premises. Officials including the police and the fire department rushed to the site to extinguish the fire and prevent further damage.

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The Whitefield Fire Station spoke to reporters on the issue and said, “We received a call that a cylinder blast occurred in the Rameshwaram cafe. We reached the spot and we are analysing the situation.”

Forensic experts also arrived at the cafe and are reportedly assessing the exact cause for the blast. Further probe is underway and more details are awaited.

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The incident sparked sharp reactions from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya hitting out at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He took to social media and wrote, “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 blast. Bengaluru demands clear answers from CM @siddaramaiah,” he added.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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