India, March 1 -- A blast at Rameshwaram Cafe outlet in Bengaluru's Whitefield on Friday resulted in at least nine people sustaining injuries. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah later confirmed that the explosion was caused by a low-intensity improvised explosive device.

The incident took place during the bustling lunch hour when crowds from nearby offices gather. The outlet, located in the east of the city, is a well-known eatery in the technology hub.

* The Rameshwaram Cafe is a renowned South Indian Quick Service Restaurant chain, operating under the trademark-registered brand of M/s. Altran Ventures Pvt. Ltd, according to the eatery's website.

* The cafe boasts of preparing cuisines on the go, claiming to offer hot and fresh ser...