Explosives Scare Near PM Narendra Modi’s Bengaluru Event Venue, Suspect Detained During Security Checks

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:32am on 10 May 2026,Sunday Politics

Two gelatin sticks were recovered near an ashram close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event venue on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, triggering a major security scare ahead of his visit. The explosives were found nearly 3 km from the main venue during routine security checks near Kagalipura, police said. Bomb disposal and forensic teams rushed to the spot after the recovery, while security agencies sealed the area. Police have detained a suspect and launched an intensive investigation to determine whether the gelatin sticks were linked to quarrying activity or part of a larger conspiracy during the Prime Minister’s Karnataka visit. (PC: India Today)

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