This Post Is Recently Updated on Dec 13, 2023 @ 23:37 pm by TBB Desk
TheNation.Page – The Indian Parliament was shaken by a severe security breach when Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery with gas canisters, unleashing yellow-coloured smoke inside the House. This alarming incident took place on the poignant anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, raising significant concerns about the safety measures at this key democratic institution.
Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D were quickly subdued by MPs, but the damage had been done with the release of the smoke. Shortly after, Amol and Neelam were detained outside the Parliament premises for protesting with similar gas canisters. The swift response led to the detention of all four individuals, and police are actively searching for two more suspects linked to the event. Sources revealed that the accused had stayed together in Gurugram before carrying out the incident.
One of the men in the gallery, Sagar Sharma, was granted entry through a visitor pass issued by BJP MP from Mysuru, Pratap Simha. The MP informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that Sharma, a resident of his constituency, was given the pass at his father’s request to visit the new Parliament building. The case is currently being handled by Delhi Police’s Special Cell, and all the accused are in custody.
In response to this security lapse, the Ministry of Home Affairs formed an Enquiry Committee at the Lok Sabha Secretariat’s request. This committee, including CRPF Director General Anish Dayal Singh and other security experts, is tasked with investigating the causes of the breach, identifying lapses, and recommending actions to enhance Parliament’s security.
During an all-party meeting held by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Opposition MPs noted that the two men who jumped into the House chambers had stayed in the gallery beyond their allotted time, highlighting a significant breach in visitor management protocol.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, addressing the security concerns, promised to upgrade entry arrangements at all Parliament gates, including the installation of full-body scanners. This announcement came amid a flurry of responses to the breach, including the Rajya Sabha’s adjournment for the day and the suspension of issuing passes for the visitor’s gallery until further notice.
The incident has prompted a wide array of reactions, from MPs’ demands for a thorough investigation to the Lok Sabha Speaker praising MPs and staff for their quick action in apprehending the intruders. The breach, coinciding with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, serves as a stark reminder of the constant need for vigilance and stringent security measures in safeguarding India’s key democratic institutions.
