Before PM Modi's Event, Fake PMO Official, Man With Gun Detained In Mumbai - NDTV

**Mumbai, India – Security breach thwarted ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appearance at the Global Fintech Fest**

A man who identified himself as a senior official of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and another individual found carrying a firearm were detained by Mumbai police on the morning of the event, officials said. The two suspects were apprehended near the festival venue in the Bandra Kurla Complex after a routine security sweep flagged inconsistencies in the self‑presented credentials of the alleged PMO representative. Police later recovered a 9 mm pistol from the second suspect, who claimed to be a personal bodyguard for the PMO official. Both men were taken into custody for further questioning, and the weapon was secured as evidence.

According to a statement from the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s office, the operation was part of heightened security protocols following intelligence inputs that warned of possible attempts to disrupt the high‑profile gathering. The suspects were identified as 34‑year‑old **Ravi Kumar**, who presented forged identification bearing the PMO seal, and 28‑year‑old **Sanjay Patel**, who was found with the gun concealed in a bag. Both have been charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to impersonation of a public servant and unlawful possession of a firearm. The police have not disclosed whether any links to larger extremist or criminal networks were uncovered.

The Global Fintech Fest, which draws international investors and technology leaders, continued as scheduled with Modi delivering a keynote address on India’s digital economy agenda. Security officials praised the swift action that prevented any potential breach, emphasizing that the event’s “robust coordination among local police, central security agencies and private venue security” ensured a safe environment for attendees. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about credential verification for officials and the need for stricter oversight of individuals accessing sensitive zones during high‑profile visits.