Fake PMO ID and Armed Guard Nabbed at PM Modi’s Mumbai Event

On the evening of September 7, the buzz around the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai’s Bandra‑Kurla Complex was palpable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to address a gathering, and security teams were on high alert.

Amid the crowd, two men tried to blend in. One of them, a 24‑year‑old youth, flashed a badge that claimed he was from the Prime Minister’s Office. The badge looked official at first glance, but a quick glance by vigilant police officers raised doubts. The identification turned out to be a clever forgery – a fake PMO ID that had slipped through the initial checks.

Standing beside him was a taller companion who, as the name suggests, was supposed to be a personal bodyguard. However, the guard was not just any escort; he was carrying a firearm. When the officers asked to see the weapon, it was recovered on the spot, prompting immediate action.

The Mumbai Police, in coordination with the Crime Branch, registered a case against both the impostor and his armed aide. Both were taken into custody for further questioning. According to a police statement, the incident highlights a serious breach, prompting a deeper probe into how the forged credentials made it that far.

While the investigation is still underway, officials assure the public that the event’s security remained intact and that no threat materialised. The incident serves as a reminder that even high‑profile venues are not immune to infiltration attempts.

For now, the two suspects await further legal steps, and the Crime Branch is combing through surveillance footage and checking the source of the counterfeit ID. The episode has sparked a fresh look at credential verification processes ahead of future high‑profile visits.