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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travel together in the same car to their bilateral meeting venue in Tianjin, China following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
In a dramatic revelation, intelligence agencies from India and Russia have reportedly thwarted a high-profile plot to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, China earlier this year.
According to credible intelligence received before the summit, a covert plan was underway involving operatives aiming to target the Indian Prime Minister. The arresting details emerged following the mysterious death of a U.S. Special Forces officer, Terrence Arvelle Jackson, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which some sources have linked to the failed plot.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, aware of the potential threat, personally ensured PM Modi’s security by inviting him to travel together in his armoured Aurus limousine during the summit, delaying his own schedule to guarantee the Prime Minister’s safety.
The joint Indian-Russian intelligence operation is said to have preempted the assassination attempt, highlighting the strength of cooperation between the two countries amidst complex geopolitical tensions.
Following the summit, detailed security protocols around the Prime Minister have been significantly enhanced to mitigate future risks. Officials continue to monitor potential threats as investigations remain ongoing.
This incident underscores the continued challenges faced by global leaders and the importance of international intelligence collaboration in safeguarding national leadership.
