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LS remembers martyrs of Parliament attack

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 2:10 AM IST

"On this occasion, this House offers its respects to the brave security personnel and convey our condolences to their families," Speaker Meira Kumar said on the 11th anniversary of the attack on Parliament.

Kumar said five Delhi Police personnel -- Nanak Chand, Ram Pal, Om Prakash, Vijendra Singh and Ghanshyam, CRPF constable Kamlesh Kumari, two Watch and Ward staff Jagadish Prasad Yadav and Matbar Singh Negi and an official Desraj had lost their lives while repulsing the attack.

"We renew our pledge to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of our country," the Speaker said.

Members stood in silence for a while as a mark of respect to the departed.

On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed gunmen stormed Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire, killing nine persons.

A year later, four accused, including Afzal Guru, were arrested for the attack and found guilty after a trial. Guru has been sentenced to death in the case.

  

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First Published: Dec 13 2012 | 1:55 PM IST

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