On 13 December 2001, five gunmen entered the Parliament complex in New Delhi and opened fire, resulting in a deadly terrorist attack. The attackers managed to breach the tight security at the Parliament premises, leading to a fierce gun battle with security forces.
The attack resulted in the deaths of several security personnel and government officials. A total of 12 people were killed, including the attackers. The victims included five Delhi Police personnel, a woman Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper, two Parliament Security Service personnel, and a gardener.
The terrorists involved in the attack were linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), two Pakistan-based militant organizations. The incident led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, both of which possess nuclear capabilities.
In response to the attack, India mobilized its military, and the situation escalated to the point of a military standoff between the two countries. The international community played a role in diffusing tensions, and the standoff eventually de-escalated.
The 2001 Indian Parliament attack had significant political, security, and diplomatic ramifications for the region, contributing to the complexities of India-Pakistan relations. The incident underscored the challenges of terrorism and security in the region.
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