Rameshwaram Café blast conspiracy was brewed at Parappana Agrahara jail: NIA
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials have uncovered a startling revelation regarding the conspiracy to orchestrate a blast at the Rameshwaram Café in Bengaluru, indicating that the plot was devised within the confines of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. In connection with this revelation, Maaz Muneer, an individual previously implicated in the Shimoga trial blast and the Mangalore graffiti case, has been arrested.
Muneer, who was already incarcerated at the central jail, was apprehended from within the premises based on information provided by Muzammil Shareef, another suspect detained in Chikkamagaluru by the NIA. Following his arrest, Muneer was produced before the court via video conference and subsequently remanded to judicial custody again, according to sources within the NIA.
Following the blast at the Café, the NIA conducted raids at 18 locations across the country, including Parappana Agrahara, on March 5th. Muneer was taken into custody during these raids and interrogated for a period of eight days. However, due to his reluctance to divulge pertinent information during questioning, the NIA arrested Shareef in Chikkamagaluru based on circumstantial evidence. Shareef subsequently provided the NIA with comprehensive details regarding Muneer's involvement in the blast, leading to his re-arrest from the central jail.
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Muneer, originally from Theerthahalli in Shimoga and an engineering graduate, was previously implicated in the Mangalore graffiti case reported in November 2020, for which he was later released on bail. However, he was again arrested in connection with the Shimoga trial blast case.
Notably, Muneer, along with Abdul Matheen Taha, was reportedly proficient in preparing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and had provided training to other suspects. Musavvir Hussain Shazib, identified as the Rameshwaram Café bomber, was among those allegedly trained by Muneer and Taha, as per sources familiar with the investigation.
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Manipur CM pledges action against poppy growers
Imphal, Nov 24: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said action will be taken against poppy planters and their accomplices following an ultimatum by a Naga village authority.
Singh's assurance came after a police team, led by an additional SP, and village volunteers were allegedly targeted by armed planters when they attempted to destroy poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district recently.
In a post on X, Singh said, "I appreciate the Makhan Village Authority for taking a strong stand against poppy cultivation in their villages. Let me assure you that central security forces and state police are always on standby, ready to take necessary action against poppy cultivation and its accomplices."
He also urged everyone to "come forward and join this movement to eliminate drugs from Manipur."
On Saturday, the Makhan Village Authority issued an ultimatum to the Manipur government, demanding action within four days against poppy planters in Kangpokpi district.
In a statement, the village authority said on November 20, volunteers and a police team were confronted by armed men while attempting to destroy poppy cultivation in the hill areas of the district.
"Wielding guns and weapons, the poppy planters attacked the volunteers and the police team and damaged the equipment brought to cut poppy plants, thereby incapacitating the mission," the statement added.
The village authority also criticised the police team, accusing them of "literally running away from the poppy planters," calling the act "a complete mockery of their arms and uniform."
Meanwhile, police said "they are investigating the incident and will provide information when the report is clear.
I appreciate the Makhan (Makhen) Village Authority for taking a strong stand against poppy cultivation in their villages. Let me assure you, agencies such as the NCB, NAB, central security forces and state police are always on standby, ready to take all necessary actions against… https://t.co/pehGaWFssp
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) November 23, 2024
