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Mumbai Crime Branch Takes Over Alleged Fake PMO Card Probe
Mumbai police are investigating people who allegedly used a fake government identity card.
The incident happened at Jio World Plaza before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was due to visit Mumbai.
Police say a gun was found during a security check.
They arrested Rohan Parekh and his bodyguard, Dilip Kunde.
Another person, Prathamesh Bagul, is still missing.
Parekh’s lawyers say someone may have tricked him with a fake job offer connected to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Police say they have not yet found proof of that offer or the emails mentioned in court.
Investigators are checking the documents, messages and the roles of everyone involved.
They are also trying to understand why a gun was taken into the building.
The Crime Intelligence Unit has taken over the investigation involving Rohan Premal Parekh and Dilip Rajaram Kunde.
Police allege the men entered Jio World Plaza with a purported fake Prime Minister’s Office identity card.
A licensed revolver, six live cartridges and a holster were allegedly recovered from Kunde.
Wanted accused Prathamesh Bagul remains absconding, and police have served a notice at his residence.
Parekh’s lawyers say he may have been deceived by an alleged PMO-linked job offer, while police say they have found no supporting evidence so far.
- Who
- The Mumbai Crime Branch’s Crime Intelligence Unit is investigating Rohan Premal Parekh and Dilip Rajaram Kunde; Prathamesh Bagul is wanted.
- What
- The investigation concerns alleged use of a purported fake Prime Minister’s Office identity card and the alleged possession of a firearm at Jio World Plaza.
- Where
- Jio World Plaza in the Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai.
- When
- The alleged entry occurred on September 7 at about 4:50 p.m., a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mumbai.
- Why
- Police are investigating how the purported identity card was obtained and used, the role of the accused, and why a firearm was taken into the premises.
Police Investigation
Defence Account
Authenticity of PMO-related documents
Police Investigation
Police sources say the investigation has found no evidence so far of emails or official documents supporting a PMO-related appointment.
Defence Account
Parekh’s lawyers say individuals approached him with emails and documents offering a role allegedly connected with the Prime Minister’s Office.
Parekh’s involvement
Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances in which the purported PMO identity card was obtained and used, along with the roles of all three accused.
Defence Account
The defence argues that Parekh himself may have been deceived in an alleged fraud.
Firearm at the premises
Police Investigation
Police allege the group entered the premises with a licensed revolver and later recovered the weapon, six cartridges and a holster from Kunde.
Defence Account
The defence account described in the article focuses on the alleged job offer and does not provide a separate explanation for the firearm.
Key facts
- Investigating unit
- Crime Intelligence Unit of the Mumbai Crime Branch
- Arrested accused
- Rohan Premal Parekh and Dilip Rajaram Kunde
- Wanted accused
- Prathamesh Bagul
- Alleged location
- Jio World Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
- Recovered items
- A revolver, six live cartridges and a holster
- Defence claim
- Parekh was offered an advisory role allegedly connected with the Prime Minister’s Office
- Police position
- Investigators have so far found no evidence confirming the alleged appointment, emails or official documents
Sources
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