Today, 25th April, Delhi Police granted additional time by the court to investigate the recent security breach at Parliament. The breach has raised concerns about the safety measures in place at such critical locations. Authorities are working to ensure thorough scrutiny and security enhancements.
New Delhi: A court in Delhi on Thursday extended the investigation period for the Delhi Police concerning the incident of a security breach at the Parliament. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur provided the police with an additional month to finalize their investigation and prepare a charge sheet, setting the deadline for May 25.
This decision followed a formal request by the Delhi Police, which cited the need for more time to examine certain witnesses and to receive some pending reports. The police also highlighted the substantial amount of digital data involved in the case as a reason for requiring more time, initially requesting 45 days to complete their investigation.
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SPP Akhand Pratap Singh, representing the Delhi police, mentioned that certain witnesses still need examination, and some reports are pending.
During the hearing, accused Manoranjan allowed to interact with his mother via video conferencing, as permitted by the court.
Advocate Baljeet Malik, representing another accused, Neelam Azad, did not object to extending the investigation period. This extension, similar to one granted on March 11, adds 45 days to the investigation timeframe.
The incident in question occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack and involved a significant security lapse. Two individuals, identified as Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, managed to enter the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during Zero Hour. They released yellow gas from canisters and chanted slogans before being controlled by the MPs present. Simultaneously, outside the Parliament, two other suspects, Amol Shinde and Neelam Azad, discharged colored gas while also shouting slogans, notably “tanashahi nahi chalegi,” which translates to “dictatorship will not prevail“.
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Neelam Azad previously denied bail by the court due to the serious nature of the charges against her and the ongoing early-stage investigation. The FIR filed includes charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), highlighting the severity of the allegations related to undermining India’s sovereignty and integrity. During earlier hearings on January 16, Delhi Police presented evidence linking Azad to the crime, opposing her bail based on the ongoing investigation.
This incident likely involves unauthorized access or activities that compromised the security protocols of the Parliament, prompting a thorough legal and procedural response.
The court’s decision to allow more time for investigation indicates the judiciary’s recognition of the need for a meticulous investigation to ensure all aspects of the breach are comprehensively addressed. This case will likely continue to develop as more details emerge from the police investigation, which could lead to reforms in security protocols or even legal actions against those found responsible.