FIVE days after the blast at a popular restaurant in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, the country's anti-terror agency on Wednesday (6) released a photograph of a man it claimed was the suspect behind the explosion and announced a cash reward of Rs 1 million (£9,475) for sharing information about him.
The blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in a busy office area in India's information technology capital on March 1 left at least nine dead. CCTV footage showed a powerful blast near the kitchen where people had lined up during the peak lunch hour.
The injured included both restaurant staff members and customers.
CCTV footage also emerged of the suspect -- wearing a grey shirt, dark trousers, a cap and spectacles and partially hiding his face with a mask. He was carrying a small bag which reportedly exploded inside the cafe.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took charge of the probe after the city police registered a case that included terrorism clauses, local media reported.
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NIA released the photograph of the suspected bomber on its official handle on X, formerly Twitter, and said, "any information leading to his arrest shall be rewarded. Identity of informer will be kept secret".
A minister of the southern state of Karnataka of which Bengaluru is the capital said none of the injured were in danger.
