Security incident at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre: Two men – 24‑year‑old claiming PMO official and armed body‑guard – detained before PM Modi’s Mumbai event
A security scare unfolded at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai when a 24‑year‑old man who posed as a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) official and his armed body‑guard were detained moments before the scheduled arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a public function.
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Detained suspects
Detention took place at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra‑Kurla Complex (BKC) where police arrested a 24‑year‑old man and his escort. The man was later identified as Rohan Parekh.[3][4]
Identity verification
During security checks officers discovered that the identity card carried by Parekh purporting to identify him as a PMO official was forged.[3][4]
Weapon recovered
A gun was recovered from the body‑guard accompanying Parekh, who was also in possession of the firearm.[3][4]
Security response
Mumbai Police detained the two men on site, preventing their entry into the venue ahead of the Prime Minister’s arrival and confiscating the weapon.[1][3][4]
Investigations
The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the case, interrogating the suspects and examining their documents and mobile phone records to ascertain their motive and circumstances of entry.[3][4]
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