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Crime
Two suspects arrested with counterfeit PMO ID and firearm before Modi's BKC rally
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🗓 09 Sep 2026, 02:47 PM
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Police in Mumbai detained two individuals carrying a fake Prime Minister’s Office ID and a gun ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled rally at Bandra‑Kurla Complex.
Mumbai police arrested two men near the Bandra‑Kurla Complex (BKC) on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi was slated to address a large gathering. The suspects were stopped during a routine security sweep and were found in possession of a firearm and an identification card that mimicked the format of a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) badge.
Investigators confirmed that the ID was forged and that the weapon was not registered to either individual. Both men were taken into custody for further questioning, and the firearm was seized as evidence.
Senior police officials said the apprehension was part of heightened security measures surrounding the Prime Minister’s visit. They added that there was no indication of an imminent threat to the event, and that the rally was proceeding as planned.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities examining possible links to larger security networks. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Investigators confirmed that the ID was forged and that the weapon was not registered to either individual. Both men were taken into custody for further questioning, and the firearm was seized as evidence.
Senior police officials said the apprehension was part of heightened security measures surrounding the Prime Minister’s visit. They added that there was no indication of an imminent threat to the event, and that the rally was proceeding as planned.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities examining possible links to larger security networks. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.