Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Nation Honors Martyrs on 24th Parliament Attack Anniversary
On December 13, 2001, five terrorists from a group called Jaish-e-Mohammed attacked the Indian Parliament.
They killed nine people, including eight security personnel, and injured seventeen others.
The terrorists were all killed by security forces.
On the 24th anniversary of this attack, many important leaders like the Prime Minister, President, and other politicians visited the Parliament to pay their respects to the brave security personnel who died protecting it.
They said that the country will always be grateful for their sacrifice.
The nation came together to honor the martyrs, with leaders from different political parties showing unity in remembering their bravery.
Some of these heroes were given special awards for their courage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to the security personnel martyred in the 2001 Parliament attack on its 24th anniversary.
The attack on December 13, 2001, was carried out by five Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, resulting in the deaths of nine people, including eight security personnel.
All five terrorists were neutralized by security forces during the attack.
President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage, emphasizing the nation's commitment to fighting terrorism.
Several senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi, were present during the tribute ceremony.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other parliamentarians
- What
- Paid tribute to the security personnel martyred in the 2001 Parliament attack
- When
- December 13, 2023 (24th anniversary of the attack)
- Where
- Parliament premises, New Delhi
- Why
- To honor the sacrifice of security personnel who died during the 2001 terror attack on Parliament
- Date of Attack
- December 13, 2001
- Number of Terrorists
- 5
- Terrorist Group
- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
- Casualties
- 9 killed, 17 injured
- Security Personnel Killed
- 8 (6 Delhi Police, 2 Parliament Security Service)
- Anniversary Observed
- 24th
- Notable Attendees
- PM Modi, Vice President Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi
- Ashok Chakra Awardees
- Jagdish Prasad Yadav, Matbar Singh Negi, Kamlesh Kumari
- Kirti Chakra Awardees
- Nanak Chand, Rampal, Om Prakash, Bijender Singh, Ghanshyam
Sources
PM Modi, leaders pay tribute to martyrs on 24th anniversary of Parliament attack
Salute to heroes who laid down their lives while protecting Parliament: Prez on 2001 attack anniv
2001 Parliament Attack Anniversary: Vice President Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, MPs Pay Tributes to Fallen Heroes
Tributes paid to Parliament attack martyrs on 24th anniversary
On Parliament attack anniversary, nation remembers heroes who sacrificed their lives
Parliament attack anniversary: PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi, parliamentarians pay tribute to fallen heroes
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pays tribute to martyrs of 2001 Parliament terror attack
