The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the IED bomb blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru’s Brookefield on March 1, shared four fresh pictures of the suspected bomber and sought public support in identification.
The agency shared pictures, showing the suspect wearing a light purple collared t-shirt, dark blue jeans folded from below, black shoes, a wrist watch and a blue face mask. He is seen with the same backpack he carried with him to The Rameshwaram Cafe on the day of blast, as per the CCTV footage from the eatery.
The fresh pictures are from the CCTV footage grabs captured at 9.01pm on the same day the blast occurred. Going by the time line, the grab appears to be from the CCTV cameras in Ballari bus stand and surrounding areas.
On Friday, the NIA had released two videos of the suspected bomber. One was a CCTV footage from inside the Ballari bus stand in which the suspect was seen walking around the plaza at 9.01 pm on the day of the blast.
Another video showed him getting on an ordinary BMTC bus (KA57F4233) at 2.03 pm on the same day. He initially occupies a seat next to the rear door but eventually sits on the last row. He exits the bus at 3.40 pm.
The NIA has already announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to the suspect's arrest. Citizens can call 08029510900, 8904241100 or write to info.blr.nia@gov.in to share information.
The IED blast occurred on March 1 at the popular eatery in eastern Bengaluru’s Brookefield area, injuring 10 people, as per the police. Investigators found a 9v battery, a timer and a few nuts and bolts scattered around the crime scene.
Published 09 March 2024, 10:05 IST