DECEMBER 13 PARLIAMENT BREACH INCIDENT
Congress MP Manish Tewari files adjournment motion for discussion on new criminal laws
Congress MP Manish Tewari has filed an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the implementation of three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday, urging the suspension of Zero Hour and relevant rules for the debate. Tewari highlighted that the laws were passed in Lok Sabha with 146 MPs suspended during protests over a security breach, warning of significant disruption to the established criminal jurisprudence of the country.
Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police files chargesheet against six accused
The Special Cell of Delhi police files a 1000-page chargesheet in the Parliament security breach case. The case involves six accused individuals who are in judicial custody. The investigation was transferred to the Counter Intelligence Unit.
Delhi Police begin probe against three people trying to enter Parliament with fake documents
The identity card of the third apprehended persons Soyab showed him to be a resident of Hapur in Uttar Pradesh. The FIR states that the trio had showed the identity cards while trying to get entry into the Parliament Complex on a casual entry pass.
2023 Parliament security breach: Delhi LG grants sanction to prosecute 6 accused under UAPA
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena granted prosecution sanction under UAPA for six persons involved in the Parliament security breach incident.
PM Modi turned Parliament into 'deep, dark chamber': Derek O'Brien
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien criticized the outgoing Lok Sabha for its "dubious firsts," accusing Prime Minister Modi of turning Parliament into a "deep, dark chamber." O'Brien noted the absence of a deputy speaker, the Prime Minister's failure to answer questions, and a record-low number of sittings. He also highlighted opposition MPs' suspensions, security breaches, and deletion of questions.
Parliament security breach case: Police move court seeking more time to conclude probe
The Delhi Police moved a court here on Thursday seeking more time to complete its investigation in the Parliament security breach case, saying certain reports are awaited and the digital data is voluminous. The city police requested Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur to grant three more months to it for concluding the investigation in the matter.
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Parliament security breach case: Court extends Judicial Custody of all accused till March 1
The Patiala House Court in Delhi extended the judicial custody of all the accused arrested in the Parliament Security Breach Case until March 1, 2024. The court observed the presence of all six accused and physically produced them in the courtroom, deciding to extend their judicial custody by 30 days.
Parliament breach panel identifies lapses and suggests action
The committee appointed by the Home Ministry to investigate the December 13 Parliament breach has submitted its final report, proposing comprehensive security improvements. The report suggests a broader role for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in checking and frisking, replacing the previous responsibility held by the Parliament Duty Group (PDG). The committee, led by the Director-General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has identified lapses and outlined further actions. The detailed report is expected to be handed over to the Lok Sabha secretariat for consideration.
Parliament security breach: Accused wanted to do 'something big' for fame, says Delhi Police
According to a senior police officer, the mastermind is suspected to be Manoranjan D, who had created a 'Bhagat Singh Fan Club' page on the social networking site Facebook and used it to motivate "like-minded" people to do "something big" for fame.
Centre plans security audit of 72 sensitive govt buildings following Parliament breach
In response to the recent security breach at the Parliament, the Indian government plans to conduct a security audit of 72 sensitive government buildings, including prominent ones like North Block, South Block, Shastri Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, and Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan. These buildings have been categorized into three groups based on sensitivity.
Parliament security breach: Five of six accused give consent for polygraph test
Five of the six accused persons arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach on Friday gave their consent before a court here to conduct their polygraph test. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeeep Kaur also extended the police custody of all the accused persons -- Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Amol Dhanraj Shinde, Neelam Azad, Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat -- by eight days.
Parliament security breach: Court directs Delhi Police to file reply on bail plea of accused Nilam Azad
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi police to file a reply on the bail plea of Nilam Azad, accused in the Parliament Security Breach case. The hearing has been listed for January 10, 2024.
Parliament breach accused undergo second face-to-face questioning
According to a police source, Neelam and Manoranjan are being held at the office of the Special Cell's Counter Intelligence Unit at New Friends Colony. The other four are being held at different units of the Special Cell.
Parliament turned into dark, deep chamber: Derek O'Brien
On December 13, the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, two people jumped into the chamber of the Lower House of Parliament from the public gallery during the Zero Hour, released yellow gas from canisters they had been hiding in their shoes, and shouted slogans before they were overpowered by MPs.
Parliament security breach case: Delhi court extends police custody of 4 accused till January 5
The Delhi Police today produced the four arrested accused before the court on expiry of their seven-day police custody. The accused- Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Amol Dhanraj Shinde and Neelam Devi - were produced before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur.
Govt ropes in CISF for security of Parliament complex
In response to the recent security breach at the Parliament complex, the government has decided to entrust the "comprehensive" security of the complex to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The CISF, a central armed police force, currently guards various central government ministry buildings in Delhi, airports, and other critical installations.
Software engineer taken into custody by police in Parliament security breach case
Reports identified the man as Sai Krishna from Vidyagiri in Karnataka’s Bagalkot. He is the son of a retired police officer.
Parliament security breach: Counter Intelligence Unit brings all 6 accused together to match sequence of events
The Counter Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Special Cell of Delhi Police has brought all six accused in the Parliament breach case to check if the sequence of events as claimed by each of them earlier matches. All six were kept at five different units of the Special Cell where they were subjected to sustained grilling. The seven-day custody of four of the accused is set to expire on Thursday.
Lok Sabha security breach: Committee probing incident suggests flagging those who visit Parliament multiple times, say sources
The committee constituted to probe the security breach in the Lok Sabha met for the first time last week and examined the existing manuals for gallery visitors. One of the suggestions at the meeting was that anyone visiting Parliament multiple times should be immediately flagged, according to people in the know.
Parliament security breach serious issue, there should be no squabbling over it: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the seriousness of the security breach in Parliament cannot be underestimated, and called for no squabbling over the issue amid Opposition's protests over it in Parliament. In an interview to Hindi daily 'Dainik Jagran', Modi said probe agencies are investigating the incident and taking stringent measures, noting that it is equally necessary to go to the root of people behind it and their motives.
Om Birla writes letter to MPs over Lok Sabha security breach
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed members of the House that he has formed a "high-powered committee" to review various aspects of security in the Parliament complex and formulate an action plan to ensure that the December 13 incident is not repeated.
Unemployment, rising prices behind Parliament security breach: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi linked the December 13 Parliament security breach to rising prices and unemployment, asserting that the breach occurred due to the discontent stemming from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies. Speaking after a poll preparedness meeting in New Delhi, Gandhi highlighted the widespread issue of unemployment as the primary cause and urged the government to address the concerns.
Parliament security breach accused wanted to create anarchy, compel govt to meet their demands: Police
Sources said police are likely to seek the Parliament's permission to recreate the December 13 incident that unfolded on the anniversary of the 2001 attack on it. Jha, who hails from West Bengal, was sent to seven-day police custody on Friday after his arrest last night. Police claimed in the Patiala House court that he admitted that the accused met many times to hatch the conspiracy to breach Parliament security.
Who is Lalit Mohan Jha? The Kolkata connection of the mastermind behind Parliament security breach
Lalit Mohan Jha, the alleged mastermind behind the December 13 Parliament security breach, was arrested on Thursday after he turned himself in to the Police, following a manhunt. Accompanied by an accomplice, Jha is linked to the dramatic breach where individuals released smoke and slogans in the Lok Sabha. Jha, a former teacher in Kolkata, had a low profile. He was briefly associated with an NGO. The arrest suggests a breakthrough in the security breach, exposing vulnerabilities in Parliament's security.
Lalit Jha, the main conspirator of Parliament security breach, is a teacher and a Bhagat Singh fan
"Everyone met in Mysore about one and a half years ago. Sagar came from Lucknow in July but could not enter the Parliament House. On December 10, one by one, everyone reached Delhi from their respective states. They gathered near India Gate, where colored crackers were distributed to everyone," ANI sources said.
"Date of December 13 was fixed at behest of Lalit Jha": Police sources on Parliament Security breach incident
Lalit Jha, the absconding accused in the Parliament Security breach case, is suspected to be the mastermind of the conspiracy, according to police sources. Lalit Jha decided on the date for the breach, called for a meeting in Gurugram, and took possession of the phones of the four accused before fleeing.
Three grave questions that arise from Parliament security breach
Though the incident led to no damage and seems to have been intended as a dramatic protest, the "what if" scenarios one can imagine are dreadful. What if they were carrying a poisonous gas? What if they were carrying a grenade or guns?
Lok Sabha security breach on Parliament attack anniversary: All you need to know
A young man with a smoke can in his hand jumped in the Lok Sabha and tried to move forward but the MPs surrounded him, and Hanuman Beniwal (RLP), Maluknath (BSP) and Gurpreet Singh swiftly assisted the staff in nabbing the intruders. Amidst the commotion, the accused kept screaming “Tanashahi nahi chalegi” as they sprayed the smoke inside the premises of the House. One of the accused, identified as Sagar Sharma, used a yellow spray hidden in his shoes. He was accompanied by another man named Manoranjan.
BJP IT cell trying to divert attention from Parliament security breach: Congress
The Congress accused Amit Malviya, head of the BJP's IT department, of attempting to divert attention from the recent security breach in Parliament. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary, alleged that the intruders were given access by Pratap Simha, a BJP MP from Mysuru.
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