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In the aftermath of the significant security breach at the Lok Sabha, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested the 5th suspect, Vishal Sharma, from Gurugram. Meanwhile, the 6th suspect, Lalit, remains at large. The accused face charges under the stringent anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Vishal Sharma, the 5th suspect, provided shelter to the four individuals who executed the plan, wherein Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D infiltrated the Lok Sabha during a session, deploying yellow gas from the visitors’ gallery. Outside Parliament, Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi were found protesting. Notably, all six suspects, unemployed youths with diverse backgrounds, were unknown to their families regarding their activities in Parliament.
Following the impactful security breach at the Lok Sabha, the Delhi Police Special Cell has successfully arrested the 5th suspect, Vishal Sharma, in Gurugram. Simultaneously, the search intensifies for the 6th suspect, Lalit. All accused now confront charges under the rigorous anti-terror legislation, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
During the preliminary investigation, one of the accused, Anmol, revealed that they were disheartened by the farmers’ protest, the Manipur crisis, and unemployment. It remains unclear whether they were affiliated with any organization. Neelam claimed to be a student preparing for competitive exams after completing her educational qualifications, while Amol hails from Maharashtra’s Latur, and Manoranjan D is from Mysuru, Pratap Simha’s constituency. The suspects had known each other for four years through social media.
In response to the breach, the Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated an inquiry, forming a panel led by Anish Dayal Singh, DG, CRPF, with members from other security agencies and experts.
The security protocols for the new Parliament building have been revamped following the incident to minimize contact between MPs and visitors. A designated media briefing center has been established, and the Lok Sabha Secretariat issued instructions for MPs regarding Smart Identity Cards and facial recognition systems.
The investigation unveiled that Sagar and Manoranjan D entered the Lok Sabha by leaping from the visitors’ gallery, using passes obtained from Mysuru MP Pratap Simha. MPs are required to declare their personal responsibility for guests when requesting visitor passes, as stipulated in the Lok Sabha handbook for members.
