Rameshwaram Cafe Key Conspirators Nabbed From Kolkata

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a huge breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency detained two key conspirators of the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Kolkata, West Bengal on April 12, Friday.

NIA arrested the mastermind Abdul Matheen Taahaa and key bomber Mussavir Hussain Shazib from their hideout in Kolkata. Both accused were hiding under a fake identity. Abdul Matheen Taahaa trained and planned the bombing while Mussavir planted the IED in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram cafe. Abdul Matheen Taahaa also planned the escape from the clutches of law. As per reports, the accused are repeat offenders and have conspired in other terrorist attacks as well. 

The NIA also released a poster sharing the information regarding the wanted accused and announcing a Rs. 10 lakh bounty on their heads on March 29, Friday. 

The NIA took over the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case on 5th March on the orders of the Home Ministry. Furthermore, a small-scale blast occurred at Bengaluru's famous Rameshwaram Cafe, Karnataka on 1st March. The blast resulted in nine injuries.