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Security Alert Issued After Gelatin Sticks Found Near PM Modi's Event Venue in Bengaluru

Police detained one person and deployed bomb squads after the discovery, which triggered an extensive security review and a search for the source.

  • On Sunday, Karnataka Police recovered two gelatin sticks near the Living Center in Bengaluru, approximately three kilometers from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an event.
  • Bomb Disposal and Detection Squads were deployed to secure the site, launching an investigation into whether the explosives were "intentionally placed to coincide with the VVIP movement," police said.
  • Authorities have detained one person while investigating all possible angles, including local construction-related negligence or a deliberate security threat, according to a senior police official.
  • Bengaluru Traffic Police issued advisories restricting vehicle movement on Old Airport Road and HAL Airport Exit Road following the visit, directing motorists to use alternative routes.
  • Modi marked the 45th foundation day of the Living Foundation, lauding its role in promoting service and spiritual consciousness while calling for collective efforts to build a developed India.
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The New Indian Express broke the news in India on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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