Security Breach at PM Narendra Modi's Mumbai Event As Police Detain Man Posing As PMO Official With Armed Bodyguard
Two individuals, including a 24-year-old posing as a PMO official with a fake ID and an armed bodyguard, were detained at Mumbai's NMACC venue ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation. 'The detained man is reported to be 24 years old. He was accompanied by a bodyguard who was carrying a gun,' police said.
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Two individuals were detained by law enforcement at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) ahead of a high-profile visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident unfolded during rigorous security checks put in place for the Prime Minister's schedule in the city, which included inaugurating the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
Fake Credentials and Armed Companion
According to Mumbai Police, the primary suspect was identified as 24-year-old Rohan Parekh. Parekh allegedly attempted to pass himself off as an official from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), presenting a fabricated identity card to gain entry into restricted areas, reports NDTV Profit. Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th Birth Anniversary: PM Narendra Modi Pays Tributes to Legendary Singer.
He was accompanied by an individual acting as his bodyguard, from whom security personnel recovered a firearm. Both men were intercepted and detained on-site following suspicious movements near the venue perimeter. "Two individuals have been detained from the venue in Mumbai where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to attend an event. A gun was recovered from one of the individuals. The Mumbai Police detained a man at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in BKC who was claiming to be an official from the Prime Minister's Office. The detained man is reported to be 24 years old. He was accompanied by a bodyguard who was carrying a gun. The Mumbai Crime Branch is now conducting further investigation into the matter", Mumbai police said, reports ANI.
Crime Branch Takes Over Investigation
The case has since been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch for thorough interrogation. Investigators are examining the suspects' communication devices, background details, and the origin of the seized weapon and forged credentials to determine their exact motive. The suspects were held following late-night security protocol drills and are slated to face further legal proceedings as multi-tier security remains active across the city. PM Narendra Modi Takes Delhi Metro to SRCC Centenary Celebrations, Interacts With Children (Video).
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai at around 5:45 PM today, September 8. The Global Fintech Fest is among the world's largest and most influential annual conferences focused on financial technology.
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