Parliament Security Breach: Delhi Police Vigorously Opposes Accused Neelam Azad’s Bail Plea; Court Reserves Decision

New Delhi: Delhi Police strongly contested the bail plea filed by Neelam Azad, one of the accused in the Parliament Security Breach case. The police argued that the substantial material and documentary evidence point towards her complicity in the offence, making her ineligible for release on bail.

Asserting that there are reasonable grounds against Azad, the Delhi Police emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation as a crucial factor opposing bail. They raised concerns about the accused’s influential status, stating that releasing such powerful individuals on bail could impede the investigative process.

Representing the Delhi Police, Advocate Akhand Pratap Singh presented these arguments, while Advocate Suresh Chaudhary appeared for Neelam Azad. Azad had recently filed a bail plea, citing a violation of Article 22 due to not being produced before the court within 24 hours of arrest.

The Additional Sessions Judge, Dr Hardeep Kaur, reserved the order after the conclusion of arguments, scheduling the pronouncement for January 18, 2024. This legal tussle stems from a security breach at the Parliament on December 13, 2023, coinciding with the anniversary of the Parliament attack. All six accused individuals are currently in judicial custody.

Notably, the Delhi High Court had previously dismissed a habeas corpus plea by Neelam Azad, seeking immediate release from police custody. The case revolves around an incident on December 13 when two individuals breached security, entering the Lok Sabha chamber during Zero Hour, deploying smoke cans, and raising slogans.

Investigations later unveiled a meticulous plan, revealing that the accused had custom-made shoes in Lucknow to evade security checks. The shoes were designed to conceal smoke cans, exploiting a vulnerability in the screening process for visitors to the new Parliament building.