2001 (Dec 13) Attempted attack on Indian Parliament. 8 men shot dead. Seven members of the security forces, including a lady constable, were killed.

2001 (Dec 14) - Afzal arrested on consipracy.

2002 (Dec 18) - Supreme Court of India sentence Afzal to death.

2003 - Court uphold sentence.

2006 - Execution stayed after family file Mercy Petition to the President.