Parliament security breach: In a significant development following the Parliament security breach, the Patiala House Court has sanctioned a seven-day police remand for Lalit Jha, the accused involved in the recent incident. The courts decision came after Delhi Police sought custody, asserting Jhas role as a mastermind in the conspiracy.Legal Proceedings and AdvocacyLalit Jha, presented before the judge at Patiala House Court, received legal assistance from Advocate Umakant Kataria during the proceedings. The court considered the polices request for a 15-day custody, highlighting the need to unravel the entire conspiracy and motives behind the incident. The police emphasised the necessity to travel with Jha to various locations and recover mobile devices. However, the court granted a seven-day police remand.Background of the Security BreachThe security breach occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack, creating a tense situation. Two individuals, Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, breached security by entering the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery. They released yellow gas and voiced anti-establishment slogans before being subdued by MPs.In a separate incident outside Parliament, protestors Neelam (42) and Amol (25) demonstrated with similar gas canisters. All four individuals were subsequently placed in seven-day custody by the Delhi Police Special Cell.Interrogation and RevelationsDuring recent interrogations, Lalit Jha detailed the entire incident to senior police officials, including two Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP) and Additional Commissioners of Police. It was disclosed that preparations for the attack had been underway for months. Jha had actively sought an entry pass to Parliament, crucial for executing the plan.Ongoing Investigation and Nationwide TeamsTo gather more insights into the case, the Delhi Police Special Cell has formed six teams. These teams are scheduled to visit locations connected to the accused in Lucknow, Mysore, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Haryana. The investigation has also unveiled details about the customised shoes made in Lucknow, highlighting a deliberate strategy to carry smoke canisters inside Parliament without detection.Reconstruction of the Crime SceneIn the coming days, the Special Cell plans to recreate the Parliament security breach by taking the accused to the Parliament complex on either Saturday or Sunday. This reconstruction aims to help authorities understand the entry process, the use of colour spray, and the execution of the entire plan.The courts decision for a seven-day police remand marks a crucial phase in the investigation into the Parliament security breach, shedding light on the intricate details of the conspiracy.
