Two suspects, including a 24-year-old man carrying a fake Prime Minister’s Office identity card and an armed associate, were detained at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai ahead of a scheduled visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Security agencies in Mumbai intercepted two individuals at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, located within the Bandra Kurla Complex area. The interception occurred as preparations unfolded for a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was scheduled to inaugurate and address the Global Fintech Fest 2026 at the nearby Jio World Centre.
Security Interception at the Cultural Centre
During routine security checks at the venue, one of the individuals presented an identification document claiming affiliation with the Prime Minister’s Office. According to reports from the area, a physical inspection of the credential revealed it to be counterfeit. Police investigations identified the primary suspect as 24-year-old Rohan Parekh.
Accompanying the main suspect was a second individual acting in the capacity of a bodyguard. Authorities conducting the security screening discovered that this second person was carrying a firearm. The presence of both a fraudulent high-level government credential and a weapon inside the cultural complex triggered an immediate security response.
Police and Crime Branch Investigation
Law enforcement officials moved quickly to secure the venue following the discovery. A formal case was registered against both suspects at the Bandra Kurla Complex police station. Investigators from the Crime Branch took over the inquiry to determine the exact intentions of the two men and how they managed to approach the venue with fabricated credentials.
The timing of the security breach heightened the urgency of the police response. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to arrive in the immediate district for a major economic summit, local authorities maintained a heightened posture throughout the complex. Investigators are examining whether the suspects planned a direct intrusion into restricted zones or intended to bypass standard perimeter controls.
Next Legal Steps
The detained individuals face formal questioning regarding the origin of the forged identification card and the licensing status of the recovered firearm. Police authorities announced that both suspects would be produced before the Mumbai Metropolitan Magistrate Court to address the initial charges.
As the Crime Branch continues its interrogation, further disclosures are expected regarding potential accomplices or broader security vulnerabilities around the venue. The incident underscores the rigorous screening protocols enforced during high-level state visits, where even sophisticated fraudulent credentials face immediate scrutiny by deployed personnel.
