New Delhi: Following extensive raids conducted across 18 locations spanning three states, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case. The key conspirator, identified as Muzammil Shareef, was apprehended by NIA officials.Crucial development in investigationThe arrest of Muzammil Shareef marks a crucial development in the ongoing probe into the Rameshwaram Cafe blast. The NIA took over the investigation on March 3 and intensified efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. Shareefs arrest comes after thorough scrutiny and raids conducted at 18 locations, including 12 in Karnataka, 5 in Tamil Nadu, and one in Uttar Pradesh.Main accused still at largeWhile Shareefs apprehension is a significant milestone, the main accused, Mussavir Shazeeb Hussain, remains at large. Another conspirator, Abdul Matheen Taha, is also wanted by the agency in connection with the case. Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend these individuals.Support provided to perpetratorsNIA investigations revealed that Muzammil Shareef provided logistical support to the main accused and other conspirators involved in the blast. The explosion, which occurred on March 1 at the Rameshwaram Cafe situated on ITPL road, Brookefield, Bengaluru, resulted in injuries to several individuals and substantial damage to the property.Seizure of evidenceDuring the raids, NIA officials seized various digital devices and cash from the premises of the accused and other suspects. These pieces of evidence are expected to provide further insights into the planning and execution of the blast. The agency is actively pursuing leads to apprehend the absconding accused and ensure justice for the victims of the incident.
