Five out of the six individuals accused in the Parliament security breach case on December 13 have come forward in a Delhi court, alleging that they were subjected to distressing tactics by the Delhi Police.
According to a report from Live Law, the accused, including Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Lalit Jha, Amol Shinde, and Mahesh Kumawat, claimed that they endured torture, electric shocks, and coercion during their interaction with law enforcement.
Notably, two of the accused were reportedly coerced into confessing alleged connections with leaders from Opposition parties while undergoing a polygraph or narcoanalysis test.
In a significant revelation, the accused detailed that all five of them were forced to sign approximately 70 blank pages by the police.
Additionally, they asserted that the authorities compelled them to share passwords for their phones, email IDs, and social media accounts. The allegations paint a concerning picture of coercive practices during the investigation.
On the day of the incident, December 13, Manoranjan D and Sharma had breached security, jumping into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery and releasing gas canisters.
Meanwhile, Shinde and another individual, Neelam Azad, reportedly opened smoke canisters and chanted “stop dictatorship” slogans outside Parliament. Subsequently, all six individuals were booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The Delhi Police Special Cell has sought additional time to respond to these serious allegations.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on February 17, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur.
Earlier, on December 16, advocate Akhand Pratap Singh, representing the Delhi Police, had argued before the court, characterizing the security breach as a “well-planned conspiracy.”
The unfolding details underscore the gravity of the situation and raise concerns about the methods employed during the investigation.