According to sources, a Parliament security breach involved a man using a pass linked to BJP MP Pratap Simha
- Posted on December 13, 2023
- Security and Defence
- By Arijit Dutta
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A security breach in the Lok Sabha during a session marked the 22nd anniversary of the Parliament terror attack. Two intruders, Manoranjan and Sagar Sharma, released gas and caused chaos, using a pass linked to BJP MP Pratap Simha. They were arrested, materials seized, and security heightened. Concerns mount over security lapses and safety protocols.
In
a startling incident during the Lok Sabha session, chaos erupted as two
intruders breached security protocols, releasing gas and causing panic. Sagar
Sharma and Manoranjan, identified as the disruptors, used a pass linked to BJP
MP Pratap Simha for entry, triggering concerns about the efficacy of security
measures.
The
disruption occurred during Zero Hour, with Sharma and Manoranjan jumping into
the chamber from the public gallery. They released yellow gas, shouted slogans,
and wielded tear gas canisters, prompting a temporary adjournment of the
session.
Speaker Om Birla assured a thorough investigation into the breach and the materials used by the intruders, emphasizing that the emitted gas posed no significant danger. However, MPs raised alarms over the breach's severity and potential risks associated with the released gas.
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The
incident, occurring on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, prompted
heightened security measures around the Parliament. MPs, including Adhir Ranjan
Chowdhury and Karti Chidambaram, emphasized the need for robust security
reviews to prevent future breaches and safeguard elected representatives.
Additionally,
outside the premises, Delhi Police detained individuals, Neelam and Amol
Shinde, protesting with colored smoke canisters. Investigations are ongoing to
determine any possible connections between these incidents and whether there
were security lapses in permitting access to restricted areas.
The
breach has sparked nationwide discussions on reinforcing security measures to
uphold the sanctity of parliamentary proceedings and ensure the safety of
lawmakers and staff. A comprehensive review of security protocols is imminent
to avert potential security threats in the future.