The Delhi Police have taken a significant step in the Parliament security breach case by filing a comprehensive chargesheet against six individuals. The chargesheet, spanning approximately 1000 pages, was submitted to Delhi’s Patiala House Court by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. The accused in this high-profile case are Manoranjan D, Lalit Jha, Amol Shinde, Mahesh Kumawat, Sagar Sharma, and Neelam Azad.
During the court proceedings, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Akhand Pratap Singh represented the Delhi Police. He informed the court that sanctions for prosecution under Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) are still awaited. To address this, he announced that a supplementary chargesheet would be filed within two weeks.
Additional Sessions Judge Dr. Hardeep Kaur, presiding over the case, acknowledged these submissions and scheduled the filing of the supplementary chargesheet for July 15. The six accused, whose judicial custody had expired, were presented in court, and their custody was subsequently extended until July 15.
In a related development, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena granted prosecution sanctions under the UAPA against the six individuals. They are accused of attacking the Parliament on December 13, 2023.
This attack took place while the House proceedings were ongoing, and the accused allegedly entered the Parliament illegally and threw smoke canisters into the Lok Sabha chamber.
The request for prosecution under UAPA sections 16 and 18 was made by the Delhi Police to the Lt. Governor. After reviewing the evidence, the Lt. Governor found sufficient grounds to grant the necessary sanctions.
Additionally, the Review Committee at Tis Hazari, Delhi, examined the collected evidence and confirmed the involvement of the accused, making a prima facie case against them under the UAPA.
The incident, which occurred on the anniversary of a previous Parliament attack, led to the filing of FIR No. 142/23 on December 14, 2023, under various sections of the IPC and the UAPA at the Parliament Street Police Station.
The investigation was subsequently transferred to the Counter Intelligence Unit of the PS Special Cell, New Delhi, where thorough investigative efforts led to the arrest of the six accused individuals.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges of ensuring security in high-profile government buildings. The alleged actions of the six accused not only disrupted parliamentary proceedings but also posed a significant threat to the safety and security of those present.
As the legal proceedings continue, the focus will be on the additional evidence and the supplementary chargesheet expected on July 15. The extension of judicial custody indicates the seriousness with which the court is handling the case, ensuring that all legal protocols are followed meticulously.
The Delhi Police’s swift action in filing the chargesheet and the subsequent legal manoeuvres underline the importance of maintaining the integrity and security of India's parliamentary proceedings.
The outcome of this case will be closely watched, as it holds implications for both national security and the legal accountability of those involved in such serious offences.
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