Whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to any public event or on a foreign trip, security personnel wearing black suits and black glasses are seen with him. One of the things that attracts people’s attention is the black briefcase in the hands of the bodyguards. Often the question arises in people’s mind that what is there in this briefcase. Many times rumors also spread that nuclear code or some very secret document is kept in it, but the truth is completely different from this.
This special briefcase is called portable ballistic shield in technical language. It looks exactly like a normal briefcase, but in case of danger, this briefcase becomes the Prime Minister’s shield. It has been designed in such a way that it can transform into a strong bulletproof wall when needed.
How is a bulletproof wall made?
According to Narang, Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), if there is a threat of an attack, the bodyguard jerks the briefcase downwards. As soon as this is done, it opens and takes the form of a bulletproof shield within a few moments. This shield provides NIJ Level 3 protection. That means it can stop bullets from even dangerous rifles and small arms like AK-47. Its main objective is to protect the life of the Prime Minister in the initial moments of the attack.
Unique combination of weapons and technology
This briefcase is not just a shield, but it has a great combination of technology and security. It also has a hidden pocket, in which the security personnel keep the pistol. In such a situation, this shield proves helpful in defense as well as in retaliatory action.
How true is the nuclear code rumor?
It is a common rumor on the internet that this briefcase contains codes related to nuclear attack. According to reports, this is completely wrong. This briefcase is not for any kind of secret document or nuclear code, but only for the personal security of the Prime Minister.
What technology is this briefcase made of?
This briefcase is made from strong materials like Kevlar and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. It has fiber woven in many layers, which absorbs the shock of a bullet or attack to a great extent. It is a mixture of soft and hard armour, which further increases its strength.
Special technology that opens in one second
The most special thing about this briefcase is its gravity assisted deployment system. As soon as the quick release latch present in it is pulled, the folding panel falls down due to gravity and it opens completely in less than a second. As soon as it opens, it becomes a solid wall, behind which the person standing gets complete security.
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