Lalit Jha, believed to orchestrate the Parliament security breach, faced seven-day police custody following his surrender at Kartavya Path police station. Earlier, Sagar Sharma, Manoranjan D, Neelam Azad, and Amol Shinde, apprehended at Parliament, were also remanded for seven days.
Delhi Police sought a 15-day remand, stressing Jha's role in unraveling the plot. They labeled the accused as terrorists, citing a planned attack to incite fear. Charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Indian Penal Code were filed.
The accused lacked legal representation, leading to the court appointing counsel. Police revealed incendiary pamphlets carried by the accused, initiating investigations across Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysore, and more.
Five individuals executed the breach on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, involving smoke canisters and slogans. Jha, allegedly the mastermind, fled with others' mobile phones, while the accused hail from different regions in India.
Key Points:
1. Lalit Jha, alleged mastermind of the Parliament security breach, surrendered to Kartavya Path police station in New Delhi after being on the run and was sent to seven-day police custody by a Delhi court.
2. Earlier, four accused individuals—Sagar Sharma, Manoranjan D, Neelam Azad, and Amol Shinde—were arrested from the Parliament premises and sent to the same duration of police custody.
3. Delhi Police sought a 15-day remand for Jha, citing the need to uncover the full conspiracy, investigate across various cities, and recover mobile devices.
4. The FIR filed by Delhi Police against the accused includes sections under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code.
5. During court proceedings, the prosecution labeled the arrested persons as terrorists, alleging a pre-planned attack inside the Parliament aimed at instigating fear.
6. Police highlighted the trespassing act of jumping from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha chamber and mentioned concealed canisters in the accused's shoes, emphasizing the necessity to ascertain motives and identify other potential collaborators.
7. Specific shoes allegedly made in Lucknow were mentioned, necessitating investigation in cities like Mumbai, Mysore, and Lucknow.
8. The court assigned legal counsel for the accused, as they lacked their representation. The defense counsel opposed the extended custody period, advocating for a shorter investigation duration.
9. Police highlighted that the accused carried pamphlets portraying the Prime Minister as 'missing' and offering a reward, which they argued portrayed the PM as a proclaimed offender.
10. Five individuals were involved in planning and executing the Lok Sabha security breach on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack. Actions included bursting smoke canisters and raising slogans, with Jha reportedly fleeing with others' mobile phones. The individuals hailed from various regions across India.
(With Agency Inputs)
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