Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast: CCTV footage grabs suspect carrying bag; Karnataka min says, ‘came on BMTC bus’| Watch

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PTI reported citing official sources, that images of the suspect's movement have been captured by the CCTV cameras at the Rameshwaram cafe in the Brookefield area and those nearby. “We are positive about the leads we are getting in nabbing the culprit," an official said. Moreover, “the Central Crime Branch (CCB) has taken up the investigation, and seven to eight teams have been formed," the sources told PTI, adding, “The suspect, carrying a bag, was wearing a cap and mask to hide his identity." As per the CCTV footage, the individual appears to be in a rush, walking briskly and glancing at his watch, exhibiting a pace faster than typical pedestrians on the sidewalk.

He is seen wearing a cap and carrying a bag slung over his shoulder. Another individual observed alongside the suspect has been apprehended by the Bengaluru police and is currently undergoing questioning.
Meanwhile, Karnataka home minister Dr G Parameshwara told media that when the explosion took place, a BMTC bus moved on that way. He said, “We have information that he came on a bus.

We will arrest the accused as soon as possible. Our teams are doing great. A timer was used for the blast, FSL team is doing the work.

We have a meeting at 1 pm, CM Siddaramaiah will lead the meeting with high-level police officials regarding the blast." He further noted, “We have constituted several teams. We have collected some evidence from CCTV footage." Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered by the police under sections 307 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Additionally, sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substance Act have been included in the FIR.