Mar 1, 2024, 10:00 PM

9 injured in blast at cafe in southern India

9 injured in blast at cafe in southern India

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – At least nine people were injured Friday in a low-intensity blast at a popular eatery in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, police said.

The blast took place at Rameshwaram Cafe during peak lunch hours, a time when the eatery was bustling with customers.

An improvised explosive device went off inside the eatery, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters, Xinhua reported.

"An unknown person carried a bag to the restaurant. He had bought a token and consumed food. Later, he left behind the bag which carried the bomb. The police are examining closed-circuit television cameras," Siddaramaiah said.

According to the police, the nine injured were sent to Brookfield Hospital and their conditions were reported to be stable.

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