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Two suspects arrested with fake PMO ID, gun before PM Modi's Mumbai BKC rally
✍️ India TV News
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 05:02 PM
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Police in Mumbai detained two individuals carrying a counterfeit Prime Minister's Office ID and a firearm ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Bandra‑Kurla Complex.
Mumbai police arrested two men near the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled rally at the Bandra‑Kurla Complex (BKC). The suspects were found in possession of a forged Prime Minister's Office identification card and a licensed firearm, prompting immediate detention.
According to officials, the individuals were stopped during a routine security sweep conducted in the days leading up to the high‑profile event. The fake ID bore the official PMO insignia, while the gun was verified as a legally registered weapon, though its presence raised security concerns.
Authorities have launched a probe to determine whether the suspects were linked to any extremist or criminal networks. Police spokesperson said the incident does not pose a threat to the upcoming rally, and that security arrangements remain robust.
The incident underscores heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies as the Prime Minister prepares to address a large gathering in Mumbai. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
According to officials, the individuals were stopped during a routine security sweep conducted in the days leading up to the high‑profile event. The fake ID bore the official PMO insignia, while the gun was verified as a legally registered weapon, though its presence raised security concerns.
Authorities have launched a probe to determine whether the suspects were linked to any extremist or criminal networks. Police spokesperson said the incident does not pose a threat to the upcoming rally, and that security arrangements remain robust.
The incident underscores heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies as the Prime Minister prepares to address a large gathering in Mumbai. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.