New Delhi: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday referred to as the explosion in Rameshwaram cafe a ‘low depth blast’. The Dy CM mentioned {that a} timer was mounted for blast to occur after 1 hour. Shivakumar additionally acknowledged {that a} youth got here and stored a small bag, which exploded after an hour. He has additionally requested the folks of Bengaluru to not fear. “7-8 teams formed to probe the incident. We are looking at all angles,” Shivakumar mentioned whereas addressing the media in Bengaluru.
A bomb blast at a preferred eatery within the metropolis on Friday left ten individuals injured and police have launched a probe from all angles after it emerged that an earlier suspected gasoline leak was not the reason for the explosion.
#WATCH | On Bengaluru cafe blast, Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar says, “It was a low-intensity blast. A youth came and kept a small bag which exploded after an hour. About 10 people received injuries. 7-8 teams formed to probe the incident. We are looking at all angles. I ask… pic.twitter.com/UFlaVxfAV5
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and State Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, together with DGP Alok Mohan, additionally visited the Bengaluru explosion website for inspection.Â
A workforce from the National Investigation Agency additionally visited the explosion website within the Whitefield space.
Earlier right now, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah mentioned that the accused concerned in Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram cafe can be traced and punished, including that opposition events ought to chorus from indulging in politics over the incident.
Addressing reporters in Mysuru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah mentioned, “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.”
Asserting that “multiple explosions have also taken place in previous governments,” the Chief Minister mentioned, “This incident has happened in our government. Disciplinary and strict action will be taken against those involved. Politics should not be done in this matter.”
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