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PM Modi's security breached during roadshow in Karnataka; man intercepted

The man, carrying a garland with him, broke PM's security cordon and rushed towards him. PM Modi was riding on the footboard of an SUV

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BS Web Team New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security was breached in Karnataka's Hubbali during his roadshow earlier on Thursday. According to media reports, a man jumped onto the road suddenly and was able to get within an arm's length of PM Modi.

The man was carrying a garland with him, apparently to felicitate him. He broke PM's security cordon and rushed towards him. PM Modi was riding on the footboard of an SUV. 

The man was intercepted at the last minute by the Special Protection Group (SPG) of the Prime Minister. 

According to the reports, PM Modi accepted the garland

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