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Bengaluru IED blast: Personal grudge, YouTube videos, WhatsApp group

Published Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Updated October 25

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Zahidul Hussain Barbhuiya, a 27-year-old bakery salesman, has been arrested as the alleged kingpin behind an IED blast in Pulikeshi Nagar, Bengaluru, on October 20. The blast was reportedly motivated by a personal grudge, with planning involving YouTube videos and a WhatsApp group. Police conducted a swift and extensive operation to crack the case.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Zahidul Hussain Barbhuiya, a 27-year-old bakery salesman in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, has been identified as the kingpin in the IED blast in Pulikeshi Nagar on October 20.
  • The Bengaluru police arrested Zahidul Hussain Barbhuiya in connection with the IED blast case.
  • The IED blast was motivated by a personal grudge, and its planning involved the use of YouTube videos and a WhatsApp group.
  • The police operation to crack the case was swift and extensive, involving a large number of personnel and a reward announcement.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Investigation and Motive Details
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reported that Zahidul Hussain Barbhuiya, a 27-year-old bakery salesman, was identified as the kingpin and arrested in connection with the IED blast in Pulikeshi Nagar on October 20. The articles emphasized that the blast was motivated by a personal grudge and involved detailed planning using YouTube videos and a WhatsApp group. The coverage also highlighted the swift and extensive police operation to solve the case, noting the large number of personnel involved and the announced reward.

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