On that very date, that same day, and almost the same time, it was 22 years ago when terrorists attacked the Parliament, orchestrating a deadly game. Remembering that tragic day of ‘Black Wednesday,’ tribute was being paid to the brave martyrs in the parliamentary session. However, amidst the proceedings, two suspicious young men jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitor’s gallery. Nobody could quite comprehend what was happening. Vaulting over the desk and creating a commotion, a frenzied youth rushed towards the back of the house, and colorful smoke began to rise within the Parliament.
Then came the threat from Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, echoing in the ears of the parliamentarians. In front of their eyes unfolded chaos, with the date of December 13, 2001, etched in their minds and an atmosphere filled with the echoes of terror. In the year 2001, on December 13, during the winter session, around 11:30 AM, five terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba entered the Parliament premises in a white Ambassador car.
At that time, approximately a hundred members were present in the house, and outside, the terrorists began indiscriminate firing with AK-47s. They had come to create a dance of terror and death, but the brave soldiers on duty prevented them from entering the house, confronting them outside and eliminating the threat. In this attack, nine brave souls, including soldiers and parliamentary staff, sacrificed their lives. During the parliamentary session on Wednesday, a chaotic and tense atmosphere prevailed after the visitors created a ruckus in the Lok Sabha.
The faces of the parliamentarians expressed concern as the events unfolded outside. The terrorist incident of 2001 became a dark chapter, and on the Wednesday morning, 22 years later, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other senior leaders paid homage to the martyrs, remembering their sacrifice. However, what happened next was unexpected, raising questions about security measures and causing a sensation.
The time of the incident on December 13, 2001, surrounds two demonstrators being apprehended outside the Parliament compound in front of the Transport Building. At the same time, inside the Lok Sabha, two suspicious young men jumped from the visitor’s gallery into the house. The main reason for the panic among the parliamentarians was that they did not know whether these young men were armed or not. The threat of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu would have echoed in their hearts and minds. Pannu had issued a video threatening an attack on Parliament on December 13.
Recorded as a dark chapter in the year 2001, the fear that sat in the minds of the parliamentarians was evident in their reactions. Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay clearly stated that it was a terrifying experience. No one knew what the attackers’ motives were and why they were doing such a thing. Meanwhile, BSP MP Malook Nagar told the media, “The first thought that came to mind during this incident was whether my intention is wrong, will we survive or not. If he doesn’t have a weapon, he might do something before we act, and MPs pounced on him.
