In a significant development, Delhi Police have retrieved burnt phone parts belonging to all the accused involved in the recent Parliament security breach. Sources reveal that the charred components were discovered in Rajasthan, specifically in the possession of accused Lalit Jha, marking a critical breakthrough in the investigation.
The recovery of the phone parts in a burnt condition follows the arrest of Mahesh Kumawat from Rajasthan’s Nagaur on Saturday. Kumawat, allegedly in contact with the accused for the past two years, is suspected to have facilitated the destruction of their mobile phones to eliminate potential evidence. The parts were retrieved from accused Lalit Jha, shedding light on the extent of the accused’s efforts to conceal their actions.
The investigation has unveiled a diverse group of accused hailing from different states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur has remanded 32-year-old Kumawat into Delhi police custody after the public prosecutor asserted that the accused aimed to “create anarchy in the country” to pressurize the government into meeting their purportedly “unjust and illegal demands.”
Delhi Police, in their pursuit of the truth, collected footage from both inside and outside Parliament on Saturday. Additionally, BJP MP Pratap Simha, who signed the entry passes of the accused, is expected to provide a statement to investigators.
A high-level panel, led by the CRPF director general, has been formed by Lok Sabha Speaker to conduct a thorough inquiry into the security breach incident. This panel is now actively involved in investigating the matter.
Mahesh Kumawat’s arrest revealed that he was intricately involved in the conspiracy, planning to be present at another gate on December 13, the day of the breach. The prosecutor emphasized Kumawat’s two-year involvement in conspiratorial activities and his assistance to the mastermind, Lalit Jha, in destroying evidence and concealing the broader conspiracy.
Kumawat’s association with the now-deleted Bhagat Singh Fan Club page, created by the accused, further raises suspicions. Investigators suspect that he played a role in aiding mastermind Lalit Jha in hiding in Nagaur after the incident.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are determined to uncover the entire conspiracy and bring all involved individuals to justice. The intricate details of the plan, the motivations of the accused, and their network are under thorough examination to ensure national security and prevent future threats.
