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Mumbai Police Question Rohan Parekh's Father For 3 Hours

Rohan Parekh's father questioned by Mumbai Police, raises hand at reporters. Fake PMO ID case probe continues.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 09 September 2026 at 09:00 pm
Mumbai Police Question Rohan Parekh's Father For 3 Hours

Mumbai Police questioned Premal Parekh, father of Rohan Parekh, for nearly three hours on Wednesday in connection with the fake Prime Minister's Office (PMO) identity card case. Rohan Parekh was arrested on Tuesday along with his bodyguard, Dilip Kunde, following an alleged security breach at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).

After the questioning, Premal Parekh was seen raising his hand towards reporters as they approached him, instead of responding to their questions. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media.

The Mumbai Crime Branch has said that Rohan Parekh never received an email from the PMO regarding a job, contradicting a claim reportedly made by Rohan's lawyer in court. The investigation found that Rohan Parekh is mentally fit and competent.

Rohan Parekh and his bodyguard, Dilip Kunde, were arrested on Tuesday after they allegedly used a suspicious government identity card and forced their way past security into Jio World Plaza in BKC. Kunde was carrying a firearm, which was recovered by security personnel and was found to be licensed.

The police are probing the motive behind the fake PMO ID and have registered an FIR at BKC Police Station. Three people have been named in connection with the case, including Rohan Parekh, Dilip Kunde, and Prathamesh Bagul, who is still absconding.

The investigation has also revealed that Premal Parekh, Rohan's father, runs a stock market consultancy agency and is also involved in a drone-related business.

The case has sparked attention and concern over the alleged security breach at the NMACC. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.

The incident has raised questions about the authenticity of government identity cards and the measures in place to prevent such breaches. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fake PMO ID and the motives of those involved.

In the meantime, Rohan Parekh and Dilip Kunde have been arrested and are being held in police custody until September 11. The search for Prathamesh Bagul, the third accused, is ongoing.

The case is being closely monitored by the authorities, and further developments are expected in the coming days.

The incident has highlighted the need for increased vigilance and security measures to prevent such breaches in the future. The police are working to ensure that those responsible are held accountable and that measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. The authorities are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the public and are working to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

The fake PMO ID case has sparked concern and attention, and the police are working to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. The incident has highlighted the importance of verifying the authenticity of government identity cards and the need for increased security measures to prevent such breaches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fake PMO ID case about?

The fake PMO ID case involves Rohan Parekh and his bodyguard, Dilip Kunde, who allegedly used a suspicious government identity card to breach security at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).

Who are the accused in the case?

Three people have been named in connection with the case, including Rohan Parekh, Dilip Kunde, and Prathamesh Bagul, who is still absconding.

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