This Post Is Recently Updated on Dec 13, 2023 @ 23:16 pm by TBB Desk
In a shocking lapse of security at India’s newly inaugurated Parliament building, two individuals, identified as Amol Shinde and Sagar Sharma, successfully breached the robust security system and entered the main hall. This significant breach occurred on a particularly sensitive day – the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack – mere hours after national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, paid homage to the martyrs of that dark day.
Details of the Breach:
- The intruders, Amol Shinde from Chakur village in Latur district of Maharashtra, and Sagar Sharma, were overpowered by Members of Parliament and the parliamentary security staff before they could reach the well of the house.
- Notably, Sagar Sharma was reportedly in possession of an entry pass for the visitors’ gallery, signed by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from Mysore. This pass seemingly facilitated his entry into the Parliament.
Security Concerns and Government Response:
- The incident highlights a major vulnerability in the otherwise stringent security measures of the Parliament, especially given the building’s status as a symbol of India’s democracy and the strength of its 140 crore citizens.
- In response to this glaring security lapse, the government has swiftly constituted a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the incident, determine the cause of the breach, and recommend corrective actions.
Raising Questions:
- The breach raises alarming questions about the effectiveness of the current security protocols. It is imperative to understand how the intruders obtained an entry pass signed by an MP and managed to conceal tear gas canisters, breaching the sanctum sanctorum of Indian democracy.
- This incident ironically occurred on the very day that marks 22 years since the horrific 2001 Parliament attack, underscoring the need for a rigorous review and overhaul of security measures.
The Implications:
- The ease with which this breach occurred is a stark reminder of the potential risks and the need for constant vigilance. It also points to a collective failure of intelligence and security agencies responsible for protecting one of the nation’s most critical establishments.
- The incident has sparked widespread concern and debate, with many calling for stringent action against those responsible and a thorough reevaluation of parliamentary security protocols to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The incident serves as a wake-up call to enhance the security measures and intelligence operations safeguarding India’s key institutions, ensuring such breaches are thwarted in their nascent stages.
