WATCH: Rameshwaram cafe ‘bomber’ spotted in fresh CCTV footage, seen boarding BMTC bus - Report

A fresh CCTV footage of the The Rameshwaram Cafe bomber has emerged, which shows the suspect boarding a BMTC bus.

Updated on: Mar 7, 2024, 13:05:01 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru blast case saw yet another turn as a fresh CCTV footage of the bomber has emerged. It showed the man boarding a Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus.

A case has been registered under the UAPA Act in the matter. (PTI)

The suspect was seen wearing a cap, a face mask and glasses. He had on black shoes, black pants and a greyish green button-up shirt. He has been described as a “tall man of a slim build”. In the footage, he is seen boarding the bus and making his way to a seat, however, he stops and turns around to spot the CCTV camera and then promptly makes walks out of its surveillance area.

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“A new CCTV footage has emerged showing the Bengaluru Cafe Blast suspect boarding a BMTC bus,” News agency PTI reported. Here is the footage:

The man, aged 30 to 40 years, is the prime suspect in the low intensity blast that occurred at a popular eatery, The Rameshwaram Cafe, in Bengaluru on March 1.As many as 10 people were injured in the blast, that was carried out using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with a one hour timer on it. The suspect had used nuts and bolts as shrapnel in the explosive, reports said.

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The case is being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which on Wednesday announced a ₹10 lakh cash reward for any information on the man. The agency also released a sketch of the accused in a 'wanted' poster and said the identity of the informer will be kept confidential.

Authorities are yet to make any arrests.

(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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