Bengaluru, May 12 -- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that one person has been arrested in the case related to the discovery of two gelatin sticks on the route that was scheduled to be used by the convoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Bengaluru visit on Sunday.

"A person had called and said a bomb was placed at that spot. He has been arrested and is being questioned," Parameshwara told reporters. "All materials found on the route, including the gelatin sticks, are being investigated."

He added that the NIA has also sought permission to probe the case. "We will allow them to investigate too."

Noting that high-level security is provided for Prime Minister's events by both the state and central agencies, ...