Fake PMO identity, armed ‘bodyguard’: 2 held ahead of PM Modi's event in Mumbai's BKC

Two individuals were arrested in Mumbai ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for allegedly posing as a fake Prime Minister's Office (PMO) official and carrying a weapon. The 24-year-old suspect, Rohan Parekh, attempted to enter the venue with a fake identity card, which was later found to be suspicious, and a firearm, according to the Mumbai Police.

The other individual, who claimed to be Parekh's bodyguard, was also detained with a gun. Both suspects have been handed over to the Mumbai Police for further questioning, and the Crime Intelligence Unit and local police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. This is not the first time such an attempt has been made to infiltrate a PMO event; Prime Minister Modi has previously advised ministers to maintain an active presence on social media platforms to connect with the public and gather feedback.