Karnataka Minister questions BJP's role in Rameshwaram Cafe blast after NIA detains party activist
Bengaluru: The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru, has reportedly detained Saiprasad, identified as a BJP activist from Theerthahalli, for interrogation.
State Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao shared the information on 'X', stating that the NIA had taken Saiprasad, a BJP worker from Tirthahalli, into custody in connection with the Rameswaram Cafe blast case.
Addressing the development, the minister raised questions about the BJP's involvement in the incident, remarking, "What will the saffron buds of the state say now that our government is responsible for the Rameswaram cafe explosion?" He further questioned whether the detainment of a BJP worker implied the party's involvement in the blast.
Gundurao emphasized concerns over BJP's alleged influence in religious protection matters and accused the party of promoting "saffron terrorism," citing the detainment of the BJP activist as evidence.
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He called on state BJP leaders to provide explanations, particularly those who previously blamed the Rameshwaram bomb blast case on the Congress government without considering national security implications.
About 10 days ago, the NIA conducted raids on several residences and establishments in connection with the Rameswaram cafe bomb blast case, seizing documents. While Saiprasad's detainment for questioning has been reported, the NIA is yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
ರಾಮೇಶ್ವರಂ ಕೆಫೆ ಸ್ಫೋಟ ಪ್ರಕರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ ತೀರ್ಥಹಳ್ಳಿಯ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಮುಖಂಡ ಸಾಯಿಪ್ರಸಾದ್ನನ್ನು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ತನಿಖಾ ದಳದವರು ವಶಕ್ಕೆ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
— Dinesh Gundu Rao/ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) April 5, 2024
ಸ್ಫೋಟಕ್ಕೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರವೇ ಕಾರಣ ಅನ್ನೋವಂತೆ ಮಾತಾನಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಕೇಸರಿ ಕಲಿಗಳು ಈಗ ಏನು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ? ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಮುಖಂಡನನ್ನು NIA ವಶಕ್ಕೆ ಪಡೆದಿದೆ ಎಂದ ಮೇಲೆ… pic.twitter.com/gygIPjGuBK
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
