Six Bengaluru cops suspended over gelatin sticks recovery ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Six policemen, including a sub-inspector, assistant sub-inspector, and four constables, were suspended in Bengaluru South district for dereliction of duty after gelatin sticks with a circuit and timer were found ahead of PM Modi’s visit on May 10.

Published Date – 24 May 2026, 11:56 PM




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Bengaluru: Six policemen have been suspended on charges of dereliction of duty following the recovery of gelatin sticks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Art of Living Centre on the outskirts of the city on May 10.

Bengaluru South district Superintendent of Police R Srinivas Gowda suspended a sub-inspector, an assistant sub-inspector and four constables.


During an inspection, a police constable spotted gelatin sticks with circuit and timer.

Following the information, the National Investigation Agency swung into action and joined the probe.

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