The Lok Sabha witnessed a major security breach, leading to the detention of four individuals by the Delhi Police. Two unidentified persons were apprehended after they managed to jump into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery. Simultaneously, two other individuals, a man and a woman, were detained outside the Parliament for staging a protest using colored smoke.
This incident took place on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, a dark day in history when terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed attacked the Parliament complex, resulting in the loss of nine lives.
The security breach unfolded as two individuals breached the visitors’ gallery and entered the Lok Sabha chamber. Members of Parliament (MPs) quickly evacuated the House in response to the unexpected intrusion. According to eyewitness accounts, the intruders began shouting slogans and released some form of gas, causing panic among the MPs.
Delhi Police swiftly detained both individuals who had entered the Lok Sabha chamber. Moments later, another man and woman, identified as Amol Shinde (25) and Neelam (42), were apprehended for their demonstration outside the Parliament, where they used cans emitting yellowish smoke.
MPs who witnessed the chaos expressed their concern about the breach, highlighting the potential danger posed by the intruders. Karti Chidambaram, a Congress MP, described the situation, stating that the individuals, approximately 20 years old, entered the House carrying canisters emitting yellow smoke. One of them attempted to approach the Speaker’s chair while shouting slogans. There were fears that the released smoke could have been harmful or poisonous.
Dimple Yadav, an MP from the Samajwadi Party who was present inside the House during the incident, emphasized the need for better identification of individuals entering the Parliament premises, suggesting that visitors and reporters should carry identification tags. She labeled the incident as a significant security lapse, raising concerns about the potential risks associated with such breaches.
The security breach comes at a poignant time, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. In response to the incident, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the House, confirming the detention of the intruders and the seizure of materials in their possession. He also reassured MPs that the preliminary investigation indicated that the emitted smoke was of an ordinary nature.
According to reports, visitor pass of one of the intruder in the name of ‘Sagar Sharma’ issued by BJP Mysuru MP Pratap Simha has been found.
As further details emerge, it is crucial for authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the breach to prevent such incidents in the future and bolster the security protocols in place.
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