"bengaluru-blast"

The agency seized digital devices and cash, and is intensifying efforts to locate and apprehend the suspects.

Dr. Harrsha, a professional artist, posted the sketches on his social media handles on Thursday, tagging the official accounts of NIA, Bengaluru Police and the Bengaluru Commissioner of Police.

"Police are investigating; the government has given them a free hand. The government has taken the issue seriously," Shivakumar said.

Apart from this, special police teams including the Task Force and Special Operations Team conducted searches at various hotels and lodges and railway and bus stations.