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Delhi Police registers FIR against Rahul Gandhi for alleged physical assault on BJP MPs in Parliament – India TV

Delhi Police registers FIR against Rahul Gandhi for alleged physical assault on BJP MPs in Parliament – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament Street Police station in connection with the scuffle between opposition and NDA parliamentarians at the entry steps of the House. An FIR under section 117 (voluntary causing grievous hurt), 125 (act of endangering life or personal safety of others), 131 (use of criminal force), 351 (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered. BJP files ‘attempt to murder’ complaint Earlier in the day, the BJP MPs, including Anurag Thakur and Bansuri Swaraj, filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi accusing him of “physical assault and incitement” during a scuffle in Parliament premises and sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. The BJP has filed a complaint under sections 109, 115, 117, 125, 131 and 351. Section 109 is the section of attempt to murder, section 117 is intentionally causing serious injury. However, …

‘No purpose served by executing him’ – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO J&K National Conference leader Omar Abdullah in New Delhi. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stirred controversy with his statement questioning the execution of Afzal Guru, convicted for the 2001 Parliament attack. Abdullah said that the hanging “served no purpose” and that the J&K government, had it been involved, would not have approved Guru’s execution. Abdullah’s opposition to Capital Punishment Abdullah reiterated his stance against capital punishment, citing instances where courts have been proven wrong after executions. He emphasised his belief that the execution did not bring justice to the region. “The Jammu and Kashmir government had nothing to do with Afzal Guru’s execution, otherwise you would have to do with the state government’s permission, which I can tell you in no uncertain terms would have been forthcoming. I don’t believe any purpose was served by executing him,” Abdullah said in a conversation with news agency ANI. He said, “Evidence has shown us time and time again, it may not be in India, but in other countries, that …

PM’s 1st Remarks On Parliament Security Breach

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PM Modi said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is taking necessary steps in the breach case New Delhi: In his first remarks on the Parliament security breach last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the incident was “very serious”. He said there is “no need to debate” this and that a “detailed investigation” should be carried out. “The seriousness of this incident should not be downplayed. The (Lok Sabha) Speaker is taking all the necessary steps. Probe agencies are investigating the matter. It is important to find out which elements are behind this and what their objectives are. There is no need to debate this, there should be a detailed investigation into this,” he told Dainik Jagran newspaper in an interview. Shocking scenes played out in the Lok Sabha chamber Wednesday when two intruders jumped from desk to desk and deployed coloured smoke from canisters. Their co-accused staged a similar protest outside the Parliament. They have told investigators that their objective was to draw attention to Manipur violence, unemployment and farmers’ problems. A total of …

Delhi Police To Court On Parliament Intruders

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Four accused in the Parliament smoke attack have been sent to police custody for a week. New Delhi: The two men at the heart of the Parliament security breach had pamphlets they wanted to give Prime Minister Narendra Modi – who was not present – police told a Delhi court this evening. The intruders, including the two from outside Parliament, also had a pamphlet calling the PM a “missing person” and offering a cash reward from a Swiss bank for relevant information, the cops claimed. The four intruders – Sagar Sharma, D Manoranjan, Neelam Devi, and Amol Shinde – were arrested minutes after the smoke scare yesterday, and produced before a Delhi court today. A fifth person – Vicky Sharma, at whose Gurugram home the others met – and his wife have also been arrested. A sixth person – Lalit Jha from Bihar, believed to be the mastermind – is on the run. The police sought custody for 15 days, arguing they needed time to take the four to Mumbai (where the smoke canisters were …

Parliament Security Breach LIVE: 5 Arrested, Lookout On For 1 More; Accused Booked Under UAPA

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Parliament Security Breach LIVE: After a dramatic day in Parliament when two intruders stormed the Lower House with colour canisters, initial probe by security agencies revealed the breach was well-coordinated and meticulously planned allegedly by six people, five of whom have been nabbed. A hunt is on for the sixth person. According to sources, all six knew each other for four years and hatched the plan a few days ago. The accused were in touch with each other through social media platforms and had done a recce before coming to Parliament on Wednesday. Source link

Parliament security breach: Eyewitnesses recall a thud and smoke | Latest News India

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It was a thud that made heads turn in the Lok Sabha as two young men jumped from the visitors’ gallery on to the floor of the House where proceedings were underway on Wednesday. At first some of the lawmakers didn’t know what to make of the incursion, which halted the proceedings a little after 1pm. An India TV video grab shows the scenes inside the Lok Sabha after an unidentified man jumped from the visitors’ gallery, evaded MPs, and released coloured smoke. (ANI) A few hours earlier, lawmakers led by the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankar lined up to pay homage to the security personnel who died on this very day in 2001 when terrorists, in a brazen attack, rained bullets on Parliament. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now Surely, the timing of Wednesday’s attack was significant? The men, one of whom had a smoke canister concealed in his shoe, raised slogans sending security personnel into a tizzy. Amid the commotion, BJP …

No Deputy Speaker To Secure Parliament, Centre Orders Probe Into Breach

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Lok Sabha Security Breach: Five persons have been arrested over security breach. New Delhi: It is parliamentary convention and a constitution requirement that Lok Sabha has a deputy speaker. But this Lok Sabha, which is nearing the end of its tenure, never had one. Elections were never held for the post, which, by convention, goes either to the Opposition or a supporting party of the ruling alliance. The dearth was felt today as parliament experienced its biggest security breach since the 2001 terror attack. This afternoon, two men had carried in yellow canisters into the Lok Sabha visitors’ gallery evading all security barriers. During parliament proceedings, one of them jumped into the Lok Sabha floor from the visitors’ gallery and activated the canister, releasing thick yellow smoke. The two were arrested, so were three others. One person who was allegedly part of the conspiracy, is on the run. Later, the Speaker, Om Birla, moved a request to the Home Ministry through the Secretary General for a probe into the incident. The Deputy Speaker, by convention, …

Home Ministry Orders Probe Into Parliament Security Breach

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New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has ordered an inquiry into today’s parliament security breach. A committee has been set up under Anish Dayal Singh, the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Forces, with members from other security agencies and experts. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the ministry said the committee will investigate the reasons for breach in security, identify lapses and recommend further action. “It will submit its report with recommendations, including suggestions on improving security in Parliament, at the earliest,” it added. This afternoon, two men had carried in yellow canisters evading all security. During the parliament proceedings, one of them jumped into the Lok Sabha floor from the visitors’ gallery and activated the canisters, releasing thick yellow smoke. The breach took place despite upgraded security at the new parliament, triggering a flood of questions on lapses and loopholes. The multi-layered security around the building involves background checks, manual frisking, baggage check-in and other processes conducted by multiple agencies including the Delhi Police and the Central Reserve Police Forces. There …

Parl Security Breach: BJP’s Pratap Simha Issued Passes to Intruders? About Mysore MP Facing Fire

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Curated By: Sanstuti Nath Last Updated: December 13, 2023, 17:08 IST According to the police, at least one of the men who jumped into the chamber is linked to BJP MP Pratap Simha’s constituency (Image: PTI) After the security breach, BSP MP Danish Ali said that the visitor’s pass recovered from one of the accused after the attack had been issued by BJP MP Pratap Simha’s office BJP MP Pratap Simha, whose office allegedly issued passes to the accused involved in the major security breach in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, has met Parliamentary Minister Pralhad Joshi, and clarified his stand on the issue, sources told news18. On the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attacks today, two men carrying smoke canisters jumped into the chamber of Lok Sabha from the visitors’ gallery at around 1 pm. One of the accused sprayed yellowish smoke from a canister, disrupting the disrupted proceedings of the House. After the security breach, BSP MP Danish Ali said that the visitor’s pass recovered from one of the …

Who Is Pratap Simha, BJP MP Who Issued Passes To Men Who Breached Parliament

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Mr Simha is a former journalist. New Delhi: After the major security breach in the Lok Sabha, in which two men carrying smoke canisters jumped into the chamber of the House from the visitors’ gallery, BSP MP Danish Ali told NDTV that at least one of the passes recovered after the attack had been issued by BJP MP Pratap Simha’s office.  Sources have also confirmed to NDTV that both men who jumped into the chamber were given visitors’ passes by Mr Simha.  Expressing shock at the breach, several Members of Parliament said visitors have to clear five levels of security before entering the complex and that signatures from the office of an MP are needed for a pass to the visitors’ gallery. The breach took place 22 years after the attack on Parliament in 2001. Pratap Simha is an MP from Mysore in Karnataka and, according to the police, at least one of the men who jumped into the chamber is linked to his constituency. Manoranjan D, 35, is a Bachelor of Engineering graduate from …