At least five persons suffered injuries as an explosion occurred at Bengaluru’s famous Rameshwaram Cafe in Kundanahalli area. Police and firefighters rushed to the spot.
While the cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained, as per preliminary inquiry, police suspect that it was a cylinder explosion. The injured were rushed to a local hospital for treatment, police said.
"We received a call about a cylinder blast in Rameshwaram cafe. Immediately, a fire engine was rushed to the spot. Initial suspicions are that it is a cylinder blast. However, it is being ascertained. It is a minor blast and we have shifted those injured to the hospital. The incident occurred between 1.30 and 2 pm. We are probing it from all angles," a police officer said, reported news agency PTI.
Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan tweeted, "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."
-more details awaited.
