Narendra Modi’s recent visit route near Bengaluru triggered a high-security alert after gelatin sticks were reportedly recovered along the path of his convoy. However, intelligence sources now say there is no evidence of a direct assassination attempt.
What Intelligence Sources Are Saying
According to senior security officials, preliminary findings suggest there is no credible intelligence indicating an assassination plot targeting the Prime Minister.
Instead, agencies believe the incident may have been intended to:
- Create panic and disruption during the high-profile visit
- Embarrass the administration
- Draw attention to local issues rather than cause physical harm
Possible Motive Under Investigation
Investigators are exploring multiple angles, including a local land dispute reportedly involving residents and the Art of Living Foundation.
Sources say the incident could be linked to local resentment, which may have been exploited by fringe elements to create tension during the Prime Minister’s programme.
Why Gelatin Sticks Raised Alarm
Gelatin sticks are explosive materials commonly used in mining and quarrying activities. Authorities noted that such materials are not unusual in certain regions, which has complicated the investigation.
Officials are now working to determine:
- The source of the explosive material
- Whether it was deliberately placed on the route
- If any coordinated group was involved
Security Response
Following the discovery, security agencies immediately intensified surveillance and sanitisation along the entire route. Measures included:
- Drone monitoring
- Increased ground intelligence deployment
- Expanded local informer network
Officials confirmed that the Prime Minister’s convoy route had already been fully secured before his movement.
Ongoing Investigation
While the incident is being treated seriously due to its timing and location, agencies currently assess it as a low-intensity disruptive act rather than a targeted assassination attempt.
Investigations are ongoing to establish intent and identify those responsible.