Déjà vu at BKC: Army man, a Modi fan, had breached PM security in 2023
A retired police officer has revisited a 2023 security breach case involving an army man who attempted to get close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The individual, a self-proclaimed fan of the PM, had used a tampered identity card to gain access during a previous visit.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing concerns regarding VIP security protocols and the challenges of managing public access during high-profile political events.
MUMBAI: In light of the Khar resident and his security guard, a former serviceman, allegedly trying to enter Jio World Plaza in BKC a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Tuesday, a retired assistant commissioner recalled a case he investigated three years ago.On Jan 19, 2023, an army man allegedly used a genuine but tampered NSG identity card and a fake duty pass to get close to PM during his visit to the MMRDA ground in BKC for the inauguration of Metro lines. The retired officer said the army man’s sole intention was to see PM as he was a fan, and not cause any security problem.A chargesheet was filed in April 2023, while the trial is yet to begin.
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