New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Tejasvi Surya on Friday accused the Congress authorities of Karnataka of fixing its narrative on the blast that befell at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, injuring 10 individuals. He stated that the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should enable the investigation businesses to do their job with none interference. He additionally questioned the federal government’s intentions over the incident.
Tejasvi Surya, who’s the Lok Sabha MP from Bengaluru South, posted on X, “At first, they tried the narrative of cylinder blast. Now, they are trying the narrative of business rivalry. Why can’t the Congress Govt allow the investigation agencies to do their job? Why preempt? Why prompt? Vote Bank compulsions? CM Siddaramaiah must give free hand to investigate and give clear answers to people of Bengaluru.”
At first, they tried the narrative of cylinder blast. Now, they’re attempting the narrative of enterprise rivalry.
Why can’t the Congress Govt enable the investigation businesses to do their job? Why preempt? Why immediate? Vote Bank compulsions?
CM @siddaramaiah should give free hand to…
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) March 1, 2024
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, State Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara and DGP Alok Mohan visited the blast web site within the Whitefield space for inspection. A workforce of National Investigation Agency additionally reached the spot to probe the incident.
Earlier within the day, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated that the culprits behind the blast at Rameshwaram Cafe can be caught and punished, and requested the opposition events to not politicize the matter.
He instructed the reporters in Mysuru, “CCTV footage from the cafe is being examined. It has come to be known that someone had left a bag at the cafe. The accused in the incident will be punished.” He additionally stated that “multiple explosions have also taken place in the previous governments,” and added, “This incident has happened in our government. Disciplinary and strict action will be taken against those who involved. Politics should not be done in this matter.”
Meanwhile, BJP chief PC Mohan expressed his concern over the blast and urged the authorities to analyze and make sure the security of the residents. He posted on X, “Concerned to hear about the mysterious blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru Central Parliamentary Constituency. My thoughts are with the affected individuals and their families. Urging authorities to investigate and ensure the safety of all citizens. Stay safe, Bengaluru.”
A safety guard who was working on the Rameshwaram Cafe on the time of the blast stated, “I was standing outside the cafe. Many customers had come to the hotel. Suddenly there was a loud sound and a fire broke out, causing injuries to the customers inside the hotel.”
The Rameshwaram Cafe is likely one of the widespread hangouts and is often very crowded throughout lunch hours.
