A low-intensity improvised explosive device (IED) placed inside a flower pot on the pavement outside the Coconut Grove restaurant on Church Street exploded at 8:30 pm IST, killing one woman and injuring at least four people.
[2] Forensics analysis of samples collected from the blast site revealed that the IED contained aluminium powder mixed with sulphur, and residues of potassium nitrate.
The report declared, "This combination is highly dangerous but do not pose heavy damage".
The report also found that the explosive mixture was kept in a pipe casing filled with iron nails.
Karnataka Police arrested Hyder Ali and Omar Siddiqui, members of the Indian Mujahideen, in connection with the blast.