Court has earlier provided interim protection from arrest to the Vice Chancellor and Director of SHUATS University in connection with a mass religious conversion case.
Visuals shared by India Today channel showed a patch of blood, along with nuts, bolts, and metallic objects at the blast location. CM Siddaramaiah later stated that the blast was a bomb blast, from a low intensity device.
The ED's action occurred as the agency conducted raids at 15 locations targeting individuals suspected of involvement in money laundering networks associated with Mahadev Online Book in Kolkata, Gurugram, Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, and Raipur.
Shattered glass and furniture were seen strewn on the floor of the cafe, which is a big draw among residents. The area has now been secured by Police and Fire Brigade teams and the injured have been hospitalised.