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US Capitol Attack Plan Failed: An attacker had reached the Parliament House, the most secure area of the American capital Washington, when he was arrested due to the promptness of the police. The attacker also had a weapon and the police themselves admitted that had there been any delay, what would have happened.
Attempt to attack the US Parliament House. (Credit- Reuters)
US Capitol Attack Failed: There was a stir in America’s capital Washington on Tuesday when the conspiracy to attack the Parliament House was foiled in time. An 18-year-old youth has been arrested near the US Parliament building, known as the US Capitol, who was running towards the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun. In time, Capitol Police officers surrounded him and arrested him.
The attacker had come here with full preparation. He was wearing a tactical jacket and gloves. The police ordered him to put down his weapon, upon which he placed the shotgun on the ground and lay down himself. After this the officers took him into custody on the West Front of the Capitol. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan acknowledged that no one knows what could have happened if officers were not present.
The attacker came fully prepared
The chief of the Capitol Police also said that recently a mock drill to deal with an active attacker was also conducted at the same place. He informed that the attacker had complete preparation. At the time of arrest the young man also had extra bullets. Police searched his white Mercedes SUV, which was parked near the building. A Kevlar helmet and gas mask were also recovered from the vehicle. According to the police, the accused is not a resident of Washington DC and was not already in the records of law enforcement agencies. No information has been given yet about his intentions or motive and the investigation is ongoing.
Boy caught with shotgun. (Credit- Reuters)
Attack 6 days before Trump’s address
This incident has happened at a time when MPs are on leave, although Congress staff is working on Capitol Hill. Next week on February 24, President Donald Trump is to deliver the State of the Union address here, due to which security has already been tightened. There has been an increase in threats against MPs and their staff in the last few years. According to a recently released report, threats related to Congress in 2025 have increased for the third consecutive year to the highest level at this time, hence the level of security is also being increased.
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