Security agencies launched an investigation after two gelatin sticks were recovered from a roadside near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event venue on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, reported the PTI.
According to police, the gelatin sticks were discovered during routine security checks near Tataguni in the Kaggalipura police station limits ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to the city.
PM Modi was in Bengaluru to attend the 45th foundation day celebrations at the Art of Living Centre on Kanakapura Road near Kaggalipura.
Police said the gelatin sticks were found lying near a footpath around three kilometres away from the main venue connected to the Prime Minister’s movement route.
“In the morning, before the PM’s arrival, security personnel found two gelatin sticks during checking operations. Further investigation is underway,” police said in a statement, according to the PTI.
Security tightened around venue
Following the discovery, security was immediately intensified in and around the area. Police teams, bomb disposal squads and forensic experts rushed to the spot to inspect the recovered explosives.
The officials cordoned off the area as part of precautionary measures while investigations continued.
One person detained
According to the PTI, police sources said that one person has been detained for questioning in connection with the recovery.
Investigators are now trying to determine why the gelatin sticks were stored in the area and whether more individuals were involved.
The explosives were reportedly recovered near the Agara Lake area in Tataguni on Bengaluru’s outskirts.
Officials are examining whether the incident had any connection with the Prime Minister’s visit or if the explosives were kept there for another purpose.
No threat or untoward incident was reported during the Prime Minister’s programme.
India`s spiritual values ave influenced people across the world: Modi
Addressing the gathering during The Art of Living programme, PM Modi said that India`s spiritual values have influenced people across the world, highlighting Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar`s contribution to raising awareness about India`s traditions.
“Today, people across the world are influenced by India`s spiritual values, and inspiration has continued to come from these ancient traditions. Inspired by the same spirit, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar sowed the seed of the Art of Living 45 years ago. Today, it stands before us like a vast banyan tree,” PM Modi said, reported the ANI.
(with PTI and ANI inputs)