Security scare at PM Modi's Mumbai event: 2 men detained, one had gun
Mumbai police detained two individuals, including one armed with a gun, at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The suspects had allegedly posed as officials from the Prime Minister's Office.
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Security breaches involving high-profile political figures raise concerns about event safety and the effectiveness of security protocols.
NEW DELHI: Two people were detained by the Mumbai Police from the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend an event, police said.According to the police, one of the detained individuals claimed to be an official from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The man, reported to be 24 years old, was accompanied by a bodyguard who was carrying a gun.A firearm was recovered from one of the individuals, police said. The Mumbai Crime Branch is conducting further investigation into the matter."The Mumbai Police detained a man at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in BKC who was claiming to be an official from the Prime Minister's Office. The detained man is reported to be 24 years old.
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