Terrorists attacked the seemingly impregnable fortress, Parliament, on the unfortunate day – December 13, 2001 – with a barrage of grenades, explosives and rifle fire killing several in a bloody assault at the heart of the world’s largest democracy.
  • Terrorists entered the Parliament House in a white ambassador (DL3CJ 1527) with a blaring siren. The car had both Parliament House as well as home ministry stickers and India Habitat Centre stickers.

  • The car was challenged and chased by ITBP and CRPF personnel forcing the terrorists to turn the car towards entrance No. 1 -- the one used by the VIPs and MPs.
  • The firing began around 1130 hours and went on for nearly an hour.


  • Security forces promptly sealed off the entire area and took up positions at different points. The entire complex was cordoned off.
  • The security personnel immediately cleared the corridors of Parliament House and ministers and others were rushed to safety.

  • Black Cat commandos, Delhi Police commandos and two battalions of the Army have reach the Parliament House.

  • Six CRPF personnel and one cameraman are among those injured in the cross-firing. They have been rushed to the hospital.


  • A live bomb that was lying near gate Number one was diffused.

  • All the injured are being operated upon at the nearby RML hospital.
  • Troops deployed at the PM and home minister’s residence.
  • PM addresses the nation, says it will be an all out war.

    • Bureau Report