The investigation into the Parliament security breach revealed a complex plan masterminded by Lalit Jha. Neelam and Amol initiated the breach armed with smoke canisters, backed by two others strategically positioned near Parliament as a contingency. Jha, Mahesh, and Kailash, linked to the scheme, faced police questioning after surrendering. Jha fled to Rajasthan post-incident, accompanied by Mahesh, suggesting a calculated escape.
The Special Cell probes potential collaborators beyond the initial suspects. Lalit Jha, labeled the key planner, secured a seven-day police custody to unveil the depth of the conspiracy and recover crucial evidence. He orchestrated the confiscation of the accused's phones before escaping.
Jha shared protest footage with an NGO affiliate in Kolkata, sparking Maoist links speculation. The FIR outlines the plan to release smoke and how the infiltrators modified their shoes. The West Bengal Police investigates the NGO's potential ties to Maoists, signaling a broader inquiry into this concerning breach.
Key Points:
1. Neelam and Amol were initially part of the plan with coloured smoke canisters outside Parliament, while Jha, Mahesh, and Kailash were strategically positioned nearby.
2. Jha, identified as the mastermind, and Mahesh surrendered at Kartavya Path police station and were taken to the Special Cell for questioning, leading to Jha's arrest and Mahesh's detention.
3. Kailash's involvement emerged during the investigation, leading to his subsequent detention by the authorities.
4. A contingency plan, involving Mahesh and Kailash bursting firecrackers and using coloured gas canisters if the initial operatives were intercepted, was uncovered.
5. Following the incident, Jha fled to Rajasthan after spending time in a local hotel accompanied by Mahesh.
6. Investigations are underway to ascertain if more collaborators were involved beyond the six to seven individuals apprehended initially.
7. Jha's arrest was secured after he was sent to seven-day police custody by a Delhi court, as police aim to uncover the entire conspiracy.
8. Jha was alleged to have taken the mobile phones of the accused to make a swift exit post-execution of their plan, sharing footage with an individual connected to an NGO in Kolkata.
9. The West Bengal Police initiated an inquiry into potential Maoist links of the NGO associated with Jha, exploring connections due to the NGO's presence in an area once known for Maoist activities.
10. The FIR details the planned yellow smoke release near the House's well, mentioning how two accused managed to get gas canisters inside Parliament by creating cavities in their shoes.
(With Agency Inputs)
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