Cops stop man from jumping barricade to see Modi in Bengaluru
A man attempted to jump a barricade for a closer look at the PM, but the police quickly stopped him and escorted him away.
The incident occurred as Modi was travelling from KRS railway station, after flagging off three Vande Bharat trains, to Ragi Gudda Metro station for Yellow Line inauguration. Crowds had gathered in the park at the circle, which is enclosed by a grilled compound, and along the barricaded footpath.
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According to police, the man jumped over the park's grill, landed on the footpath, and moved towards the barricade before being intercepted.
Moments later, a few others began running along the footpath. In the commotion, an elderly woman in the crowd was pushed. Another police team rushed to assist her and ensured she was safe.
About 200 policemen were stationed at the circle as part of the citywide security arrangements for Modi's visit.
A senior officer dismissed any security breach. "The incident at South End Circle was not a lapse. There was no lapse anywhere during the visit. It was a well-managed security arrangement," he said.
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