NIA inspects Rameshwaram Cafe blast site in Bengaluru with two arrested suspects

The NIA conducted an inspection of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast site with two arrested suspects as part of their investigation.

Published on: Aug 5, 2024, 15:56:33 IST

By Yamini C S

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday brought two individuals, who were arrested in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru, to the scene for an inspection, news agency PTI reported.

Ten people were injured in the blast at Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe which took place on March 1. (PTI Photo) (HT_PRINT)

This step is part of the ongoing investigation into the blast that occurred on March 1 in the city. Police sources spoke to reporters and said that the inspection took place with a heavy police presence, including barricades set up around the cafe.

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"A team of NIA probing the Rameshwaram Cafe blast came here this morning at the Cafe for spot inspection along with two of the accused as part of their internal investigation into the case," a police official told the agency.

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Since taking over the case on March 3, the NIA has conducted thorough searches at over 29 locations nationwide. On April 12, the agency arrested two primary suspects: Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa, the alleged mastermind, and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, identified as the attacker. Both were apprehended in Kolkata, where they were living under false identities.

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Additionally, the NIA has arrested two more suspects, Maaz Muneer Ahmed and Muzammil Shareef, a resident of Khalsa in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru. These arrests are part of a broader investigation that has now resulted in five individuals being taken into custody. The low-intensity blast, which involved an IED, occurred in Bengaluru's Brookfield area, and resulted in injuries to ten people. Fortunately, it did not cause any deaths.

The cafe has recently been in the news after recent events such as coming under fire for storing expired goods and catering for high profile events including the recent Anant Ambani - Radhika Merchant wedding in Mumbai.

(With inputs from PTI)

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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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