December 12th 2024.
It has been a year since a serious security breach occurred in Parliament, and according to sources in the Delhi Police, a strong case has been built against the six individuals responsible. The incident took place on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, December 13, 2023, and the accused have been charged under the Unlawful Activities Act, known for its strict regulations.
Despite the fact that the trial is yet to begin, the Delhi Police has gathered substantial evidence against the perpetrators, led by Manoranjan D, a resident of Karnataka. The accused had planned a coordinated gas attack, using colorful canisters both inside and outside the Parliament house during the Zero Hour. Manoranjan, along with Sagar Sharma, entered the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery and released a yellow gas, while Amol Shinde and Neelam Azad sprayed colored gases from canisters outside the premises. They also shouted slogans against the government, declaring that "dictatorship will not be tolerated."
The accused were caught on the same day and arrested, with two more being apprehended on the following days. As per official sources, the Delhi Police has filed one main and two supplementary chargesheets against the six accused, who are currently in Tihar jail. They have been charged under sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA, as well as various provisions of the Indian Penal Code by the Special Cell of the anti-terror unit.
According to an official source, the forensic evidence submitted against the accused is strong enough to prove their guilt, but the investigation is still ongoing as they are waiting for some reports from the FSL. The main chargesheet filed in court in June states that the accused were motivated by their desire for fame, power, and wealth, and sought to discredit India's democracy by targeting its symbol - the Parliament building.
The police have not found any evidence of the involvement of any group or organization in the security breach. It is believed that the accused first met on social media and had been planning their attack for nearly two years before executing it last year. Their first face-to-face meeting was held in February 2022 in Mysuru, according to sources.
The chargesheet also reveals that Manoranjan, driven by his extreme Maoist beliefs, had chosen to target the Parliament building in order to gain immediate and lasting attention. Their ultimate goal was to send a message that the Indian democracy is ineffective and needs to be replaced. In light of this incident, the Delhi Police is maintaining a high level of alertness during the ongoing winter session of Parliament. They are working closely with the Central Industrial Security Force personnel who are stationed in and around the Parliament complex, and have set up additional barricades as a precautionary measure.
PTI
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