The Delhi Police has petitioned the court for an extension to conclude its investigation into the Parliament security breach case, citing pending reports and the voluminous nature of digital data involved. They have sought an additional three months for the investigation process.
This request comes in the aftermath of a major security breach on December 13, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack. During the Zero Hour on that day, individuals identified as Sharma and Manoranjan D breached security protocols by jumping into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery.
They released a yellow gas from canisters and shouted slogans before being subdued by Members of Parliament. Concurrently, two other accused individuals, Shinde and Azad, sprayed colored gas from canisters while chanting "tanashahi nahi chalegi" (dictatorship won't work) outside the Parliament premises.
The incident has underscored significant concerns regarding security protocols and highlighted vulnerabilities in safeguarding parliamentary premises. It has also raised questions about the effectiveness of existing security measures and the need for enhanced vigilance in protecting sensitive government installations.
In response to the breach, the Delhi Police launched an extensive investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the security lapse and identify the individuals responsible.
However, the complexity of the case, coupled with the substantial volume of digital data involved, has necessitated additional time to complete the investigative process.
The court has issued a notice to the incarcerated individuals implicated in the case, including Neelam Azad, Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Lalit Jha, Amol Shinde, and Mahesh Kumawat, seeking their responses by March 11.
As the investigation progresses and legal proceedings unfold, the court's decision on granting the extension and the responses of the accused individuals will be critical in determining the outcome of this high-profile case and ensuring accountability for the security breach at Parliament.
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