In pics: Bomb blast in Bengaluru's popular Rameshwaram Cafe

In a startling incident, at least nine people were injured in a blast at a cafe in India's technology hub of Bengaluru on Friday. After initial suspicions of a gas leak causing the blast at the popular cafe, the fire department ruled out this possibility. The injured, including two staff and seven customers, have been taken to different hospitals for treatment. (Pic credit: PTI)

According to officials, the blast at Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe occurred during the busy lunch hour when crowds from nearby offices lined up. (Pic credit: PTI)

A bomb disposal squad and forensic teams are investigating the blast site as police now suspect a bag at the cafe exploded. As per reports, the CCTV footage is under scrutiny to identify any suspicious movements around Rameswaram Cafe in Whitefield, the blast's location. (Pic credit: Reuters)

Karnataka DGP Alok Mohan, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, and other senior officials are surveying the cordoned-off premises. According to the DGP, both NIA and IB officials have been notified about the incident. (Pic credit: PTI)

Edison, an eyewitness, described the sudden loud noise and chaos following the explosion. "I was waiting outside the eatery for my turn when suddenly we heard a loud noise, an explosion. We got scared not knowing what it was. There were around 35-40 people at the eatery. They all started rushing out and there was absolute chaos. They started saying that a cylinder exploded. But we don't know exactly what happened." (Pic credit: PTI)

The investigation into the explosion continues as authorities work to determine the exact cause and identify those responsible for the incident. (Pic credit: ANI)