Police discovered two gelatin sticks near the route of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru on Sunday [1].
The discovery triggered a high-security alert and an active investigation into a potential threat against the Indian leader during his transit to the Art of Living Centre.
Authorities found the explosive devices near Tataguni, located within the Kaggalipura police-station limits on the outskirts of the city [2]. The sticks were recovered approximately 30 minutes before the Prime Minister's convoy passed the specific location [1].
Security teams conducted routine checks after receiving a threat call [3]. These sweeps led to the recovery of the two devices [1]. The Karnataka police have since detained one person for questioning as part of the ongoing probe [4].
The incident occurred on May 10, 2026 [4]. Security remained on high alert throughout the event to ensure the safety of the Prime Minister and the attending public.
Police have not yet released the identity of the detained individual or the specific nature of the threat call. The investigation continues to determine if the explosives were intended for a coordinated attack or were placed as a diversion, a detail critical to understanding the scale of the security breach.
“Two gelatin sticks were recovered near Tataguni on the outskirts of Bengaluru”
The discovery of explosives on a high-profile diplomatic route indicates a significant security lapse or a targeted attempt to disrupt a state visit. Because the devices were found following a threat call, the investigation will focus on whether the call was a genuine warning or a tactic to draw security forces away from other targets.
