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Gelatin sticks and timer circuits found near Bengaluru ahead of PM Modi visit sparks conspiracy probe

Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
Gelatin sticks and timer circuits found near Bengaluru ahead of PM Modi visit sparks conspiracy probe

Police found timing components near the blast material

Police in Bengaluru recovered gelatin sticks and timer circuit components near Kaggalipura, prompting investigators to examine whether a wider plot was being planned around Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit. A suspect has been detained, and officials are trying to determine if the recovery indicates an actual attack plan or a hoax, amid fears of conspiracy.

  • Gelatin sticks and timer circuits were recovered near Kaggalipura
  • Investigators are probing a possible conspiracy before PM Modi’s visit
  • A suspect has been detained as the inquiry continues
  • Authorities are assessing whether it was a hoax or plot
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