Police discovered two gelatin sticks [1] on the outskirts of Bengaluru Sunday hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy passed through the area.
The discovery represents a significant security breach involving explosive devices placed along the planned route of a head of state. This incident occurred as the prime minister traveled to attend the 45th-anniversary event of the Art of Living foundation.
Investigators found the devices near a footpath at Tataguni and Vaderahalli Gate [2, 3]. The explosives were located approximately 25 feet [4] from the main road. Security forces identified the sticks as potential threats and immediately launched a probe to determine the source of the materials [1, 5].
The recovery took place on Sunday, the same day as the Art of Living celebration. Authorities moved to secure the area and investigate how the materials were placed near the convoy's path, a high-security zone typically swept by advance teams.
Police officials said the investigation is ongoing. The focus remains on identifying the individuals responsible for placing the gelatin sticks and determining if the devices were intended for a coordinated attack or were left there by other means [5].
“Two gelatin sticks were discovered near the route of Modi's convoy.”
The discovery of explosive materials on a route used by a prime minister suggests either a failure in the advance security sweep or a sophisticated attempt to bypass security protocols. Because the devices were found 25 feet from the road, investigators must determine if they were intended as primary weapons or as part of a larger, multi-stage threat against the convoy.
