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One arrested, probe underway, says Karnataka minister after gelatin sticks found on PM Modi's Bengaluru convoy route
Gelatin sticks were found on the route of Prime Minister Modi's Bengaluru convoy, with authorities recovering two sticks and securing the area. A person was later arrested, and the NIA sought permission to probe, as investigations commence. Security officials say the incident is under investigation with multiple agencies involved.
Why It Matters
The episode underscores security concerns around high-profile visits and potential terror threats, prompting cross-agency involvement in the investigation.
Timeline
4 Events
No suspects detained as investigation proceeds; special teams formed
May 12, 2026
Local police reported that no suspects have been detained so far. An investigation has been launched and special teams have been formed to trace the suspects.
NIA team en route to Bengaluru to assist investigation
May 12, 2026
An NIA team is en route to Bengaluru to assist local police in investigating the incident, and it will cooperate with ongoing enquiries. The agency's involvement was confirmed in reporting accompanying statements.
Arrest made in gelatin sticks case; statements by Karnataka minister; NIA permission sought
May 12, 2026
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that one person has been arrested in the case. He said the arrestee had called and claimed a bomb was placed at the spot, and that the person is being questioned. The minister said all materials found on the route, including the gelatin sticks, are under investigation. He noted that the NIA had sought permission to probe the case and that the state would permit it. He also reaffirmed that security was arranged for the PM's visit and that the gelatin sticks were detected around 9:00 am, two hours before the event.
Gelatin sticks found on PM Modi's convoy route during Bengaluru visit (discovery)
May 10, 2026
A package containing two gelatin sticks was found about 25 feet from the road near a compound wall on the outskirts of Bengaluru, near the NICE Road junction at Thathaguni, Kaggalipura, during an area domination anti-sabotage check conducted by a police constable. The sticks were recovered and the area secured. Police said the discovery occurred around 9:00 am, and investigators noted it was about two hours before the prime minister's convoy was scheduled to pass the route.