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Mumbai police detain 2 over fake PMO identity
Business Standard··10 Sept
Mumbai Police detained two men at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex ahead of Narendra Modi's Fintech Fest visit. Rohan Parekh, 24, allegedly posed as a PMO official using a forged identity card. His companion, an ex-serviceman bodyguard, carried a firearm. The Crime Branch is questioning both. Police said they found no link to Modi's Tuesday programme.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Security at NMACC and nearby BKC venues may tighten further during GFF 2026 through September 11.
- Visitors should expect document checks if claiming official identity at high-security sites.
- Local businesses near the venue may face temporary access limits while questioning continues.
What's Happening
- Two men were detained after one claimed PMO credentials at NMACC in BKC.
- Police recovered a firearm from the man described as Parekh's bodyguard.
- Crime Branch officers are examining phones, identity papers and other belongings.
How Entry Checks Worked
- PM Modi was due to inaugurate Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday.
- Hindustan Times reported Parekh said he ran a drone business in Khar.
- An FIR at BKC police station cites impersonation of a public servant and armed unlawful entry.
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