Mysuru, Jan 2 (Agencies): A man created triggered a security scare after he was seen running parallel to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy in Mysuru, with a bag on Saturday.

As people lined up on both sides of the road, the man chanted "Modi, Modi" and came close to the motorcade when the Prime Minister was proceeding to Lalith Mahal Hotel, where he is staying overnight.

The incident happened near VV circle after PM Modi attended the birth centenary celebrations of Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji of Sri Suttur Math, according to the police.

"A person, who was shouting Modi-Modi, was seen running parallel to the convoy of the Prime Minister. The local police have taken the man into custody and are inquiring," Director General of Police Om Prakash told PTI in Bengaluru.

Asked how serious the incident was as the person was carrying a bag, he said, "The Mysuru Police Commissioner is scrutinizing the footage, and if there is any suspicion on the person's part, action would be taken."

Asked about the content in the bag, he said "If there is something, the local police will get in touch with me. For now, there is no such update from their side."

In the footage, which was caught on a mobile camera and also aired by some TV channels, it appeared as if the man waiting on the road for the convoy came close to it, even as others stood on the footpath.

Soon after the incident, activists of Modi Brigade group gathered and staged a protesting condemning the police for not providing adequate security to the PM. They alleged that lapse in security enabled the youth to break through the cordon.

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Karnataka, as part of which he covered two engagements in Mysuru on Saturday. He will inaugurate the Indian Science Congress today.

Seers, saints always work for welfare of society: PM Narendra Modi

Mysuru, Jan 2 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said work of saints, seers and rishis had always been for the welfare of society.

The seers and saints do not tomtom about their efforts as they feel it was part of their duty to work for the welfare of the society, he said during his visit to Avadhoota Datta Peetham, an ashram founded by Sree Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji, here.

"I have come here for first time but I know of the traditions here well", said Modi, who is on a two­day visit to Karnataka.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the annual Indian Science Congress here tomorrow as part of his engagements. "Here (at the Peetham), social work has been given a big impetus. Work of saints, seers, rishis has always been for the welfare of society," Modi, who also inaugurated a hospital of the Peetham, said.

The Swamiji, who works for popularisation of "Raagaragini Vidya", an ancient musical tradition that is claimed to augment spiritual Sadhana and cure ailments, has set up the branches of his ashram in several countries. The seer, who conducts worldwide tours and holds concerts believed to provide healing benefits, is also implementing welfare projects across the country.