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Two gelatine sticks found near PM Modi's Bengaluru venue; one detained
Two gelatine sticks were found during security checks near Tataguni, Bengaluru, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Art of Living Centre. Security agencies responded with a security alert, one person was detained for questioning, and investigators are examining the motive and possible accomplices.
Why It Matters
The incident raises security concerns around a high-profile political visit and triggers an investigation into potential threats or plots.
Timeline
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Gelatine sticks reportedly recovered near Agara Lake area in Tataguni
May 10, 2026
The gelatine sticks were reportedly recovered near the Agara Lake area in Tataguni on Bengaluru's outskirts, according to police sources.
One person detained for questioning
May 10, 2026
Police sources said one person was detained for questioning and investigators were trying to ascertain the purpose behind storing the gelatine sticks and whether others were involved.
Security agencies respond; police, bomb disposal squads and forensic personnel reach the scene
May 10, 2026
The discovery sparked an immediate alert, with police, bomb disposal squads and forensic personnel rushing to the spot to examine the explosive materials.
Gelatine sticks found during security checks near PM Modi's Bengaluru venue
May 10, 2026
Two gelatine sticks were found on the side of a footpath during routine security checks near Tataguni, within Kaggalipura police station limits, about three kilometres from the main venue where PM Modi was scheduled to arrive. Modi had gone to the Art of Living Centre on Kanakapura Road near Kaggalipura to commemorate its 45th foundation day.