Rameshwaram Cafe, a famous cafe that witnessed a bomb blast at its Brookefield location on Friday, said it is assisting police and officials with their inquiry., news agency PTI reported. "We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident at our Brookefield branch. We are cooperating with the authorities and officials in their investigations," the cafe stated in an issued statement.
Co-founder and managing director of the cafe, Divya Raghavendra Rao, said: "Our thoughts are with the injured and their families, and we are offering them all the support, assistance and care they need and praying for their speedy recovery," PTI reported.
In response to the café explosion, the Bengaluru Police have filed a complaint under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Substances Act.
According to authorities, the bomb injured ten persons, including employees and customers. The explosive exploded between 12:50 and 1 p.m. Fortunately, no one died.
According to police, forensic specialists and the bomb disposal team visited the scene of the blast and are investigating the situation from all perspectives.
Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, who also represents the Dharwad seat in Karnataka, visited the injured at a hospital, as did Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and state BJP chief Vijayendra Yeddyurappa.
ALSO READ | Rameshwaram Cafe Explosion Is 'Bomb Blast': Karnataka DGP As CM Says 'Accused Will Be Punished' — Updates
Who Are Rameshwaram Cafe Owners?
Raghavendra Rao is a mechanical engineer with over two decades of expertise in the food sector. He founded and promotes IDC Kitchen. He manages operations for the Rameshwaram Cafe chain.
Divya Raghavendra Rao is a trained chartered accountant. She earned a post-graduate degree in Finance and Management from IIM Ahmedabad. She oversees the management and financial departments of The Rameshwaram Cafe.
Divya Raghavendra Rao has more than 12 years of expertise, according to the company's website. She also serves on the management committee of the ICAI's South Indian Regional Council Bengaluru branch.