Hours after five people were reported injured in the blast that occurred at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area on Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised the Siddaramaiah-led state government, stating that he should provide answers to the people of Bengaluru.

Reacting to the incident, Tejasvi Surya, the national president of the BJP Yuva Morcha, said that the people of Bengaluru are demanding answers of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “Just spoke to Rameshwaram Cafe founder Sri Nagaraj about the blast in his restaurant,” he posted on X.

“He informed me that the blast occurred because of a bag that was left by a customer and not any cylinder explosion. One of their employees is injured. It seems to be a clear case of a bomb blast. Bengaluru demands clear answers from CM Siddaramaiah,” Surya added.

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Surya, who represents the Bengaluru South constituency, claimed that the founder of the cafe informed him that the blast occurred after a customer left a bag in its premises.

Another BJP leader, PC Mohan, also voiced concerns regarding the explosion, urging the administration to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

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In a post on X, Mohan, the BJP Lok Sabha MP from Bengaluru Central, said, “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.”

Meanwhile, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda arrived at the incident spot for inspection.

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Police teams and fire brigade units rushed to the blast site and were observed analysing the aftermath of the explosion. Shattered glass and furniture were strewn across the floor of the cafe, attracting the attention of residents. The area was secured by the police and fire brigade teams, and the injured were hospitalised.

“We received a call of an explosion at the Rameshwaram cafe, we reached the spot, and analysed the situation,” a Whitefield Fire Station official said.

Police have begun an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the blast. Rameshwaram Cafe is a popular hangout and is usually bustling with activity during lunch hours.