Putin India Visit | What is mysterious 'poop suitcase' that Russian president reportedly travels with?

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Dec 4 will arrive in India for a two-day state visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host him for a private dinner soon after he lands in New Delhi. He will also meet the President and hold bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister.

Elaborate security measures have been taken for Putin. While Russia’s Federal Protective Service (FSO) is responsible for security arrangements from their side, India's National Security Guard (NSG), specialised snipers, anti-drone systems, and AI-powered surveillance is also in place. The most unusual aspect of his travel security is his ‘poop suitcase’

Putin's 'poop suitcase' refers to a widely reported security measure taken for the Russian president during his foreign trips. According to multiple reports and sources, Putin’s bodyguards are tasked with collecting his urine and stool, sealing it in specialised containers and transporting it back to Russia inside a secure diplomatic suitcase

Many reports also suggest that Putin travels with private or portable toilet, even in secure foreign venues, to make sure even his biological waste is not left behind

This strict but unusual security protocol is followed to prevent foreign intelligence agencies from analysing his biological samples. The main reason for this is that Kremlin does not wants the world to know about Putin's health conditions, medication or treatments, hormonal or metabolic issues. IT is also to prevent biological intelligence (known as biometrics or bio-espionage).