National investigation agency in a major breakthrough has detained suspect in Rameswaram café blast in Bangalore. The suspect Shabbir has been arrested from Ballari of Karnataka. Atleast 9 people were left injured after a blast on 1 march.
On March 1, a photo of the suspect, believed to be around 30 years old, was captured which showed him carrying a plate of idli inside the cafe. He was seen with a shoulder bag suspected to have the IED bomb inside.
In another CCTV footage, the same suspect is seen walking towards the restaurant with a bag.
After analysing more three more CCTV videos, investigating officials said on March 9 that the suspect had changed his clothes and appearance multiple times after the cafe explosion.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had announced a Rs 10 lah reward for any information on the suspect that would lead to his arrest.