Two held after security breach at PM Modi's Mumbai fintech event

Security personnel at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 venue in Mumbai apprehended two individuals during preliminary screening procedures ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled inauguration of the event. One suspect was found to be fraudulently posing as an official from the Prime Minister's Office, while the second individual was found to be carrying a firearm.

The arrests were made during routine security checks conducted at the event venue. Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the identities of the two men and their intentions at the high-profile gathering.

The Global Fintech Fest, one of Asia's largest fintech conferences, attracts significant attendance from financial institutions, startups, and technology leaders. Given the scale and profile of the event, security protocols have been substantially strengthened for the Prime Minister's visit.

Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances that led to the discovery of the impersonator and the armed individual. The incident comes at a time when security agencies have heightened vigilance around high-profile state events and public gatherings across major cities.