Police Detain Fake PMO Official and Armed Bodyguard Ahead of Mumbai Event
· India · India Today, ndtv, Zee News
Mumbai Police detained two men near the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The primary suspect, identified as Rohan Parekh, allegedly carried a forged PMO identity card, while his accompanying bodyguard possessed a firearm. Security personnel flagged the fraudulent credentials during routine checks in the high-security zone. The Mumbai Crime Branch launched an investigation to determine how the suspects breached the area and whether their presence connected to the Prime Minister's schedule. Prime Minister Modi visited the Jio World Centre in BKC to inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
Why it matters
The security breach highlights vulnerabilities in high-profile event zones, prompting heightened vigilance by law enforcement agencies during VIP visits.
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