In a significant development regarding the investigation into the recent Bengaluru Cafe blast, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made notable progress in uncovering links to an ISIS module. The explosion on March 1st at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru shook the city, prompting swift action from law enforcement agencies.
🚨 Progress in the Bengaluru Cafe blast investigation. #NIA's latest efforts uncover links to an #ISIS module.
The suspect, seen in CCTV footage post-blast, travelled via buses to #Ballari, changing clothes en route. #BengaluruBlast #RameshwaramCafe pic.twitter.com/APKckylMoA
— Saikiran Kannan | 赛基兰坎南 (@saikirankannan) March 8, 2024
Significant Progress in the Rameshwaram Cafe Investigation
Following the blast, authorities reviewed CCTV footage, which revealed crucial evidence regarding the suspect’s movements. The footage showed the suspect traveling via buses to Ballari, a city in Karnataka while changing clothes en route. Shortly after the explosion, the suspect was captured on CCTV at the Ballari bus stand, triggering a meticulous tracking process to trace his further movements. Additionally, NIA and CCB have detained cloth merchants in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast.
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Efforts are ongoing to gather additional information about the suspect’s activities and associates, with senior functionaries from the NIA leading the investigation. The agency’s relentless pursuit of leads underscores its commitment to unraveling the truth behind the tragic incident.
⚠️❌ Exercise caution. Disturbing visuals.
CCTV visuals from the #RameshwaramCafe blast.#Bengaluru #BengaluruBlast #RameshwaramCafeBlast pic.twitter.com/MAnzLA9t9J
— Saikiran Kannan | 赛基兰坎南 (@saikirankannan) March 1, 2024
NIA Crackdown on ISIS Terror Module
In a parallel development, on March 6, the NIA detained four individuals from a Ballari-based ISIS module. The arrest of these suspects marks a significant breakthrough in the crackdown on terror activities in the region. Among those detained are Minaj (26), Anas Iqbal Shaikh (23), Shayan Rahman (26), and Syed Sameer (19), all believed to have links to the ISIS module operating in the area.
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The apprehension of these individuals sheds light on the intricate network of terror-related activities in Karnataka, emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by extremist elements. This intensified effort by law enforcement agencies aims to dismantle terror networks operating within the state, ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
The progress made by the NIA in the investigation into the Bengaluru Cafe blast and the uncovering of the ISIS module in Ballari reflects the agency’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. As the investigation deepens, authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice. The collaborative approach between law enforcement agencies and the community underscores the collective resolve to thwart any threat to national security and safeguard the nation’s peace and prosperity.
