A public interest litigation has reached the Supreme Court, urging an investigation into the significant security breach at Parliament on December 13, coinciding with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attack. Filed by lawyer Abu Sohel from West Bengal, the plea highlights the orchestrated nature of the breach involving six individuals and emphasizes the alarming security lapse.
Stressing the critical role of Parliament in shaping the nation's future, the plea underscores the jeopardy faced by both the institution and citizens. It calls for an independent and thorough investigation supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge, citing constitutional concerns regarding citizens' safety when such a crucial institution faces security threats.
The incident involved two individuals using smoke canisters concealed in their shoes, infiltrating the lower house and causing chaos before their apprehension, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of security measures.
Key Points:
1. A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court, urging an investigation supervised by a retired SC Judge into the significant security breach at Parliament on December 13, coinciding with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack.
2. The plea, filed by lawyer Abu Sohel from West Bengal, contends that the breach involved six individuals and was a meticulously planned and coordinated incident.
3. It highlights the gravity of the security lapse and the potential danger, emphasizing that such vulnerabilities in the nation's highest legislative body jeopardize both the sanctity of the institution and the safety of citizens, warranting judicial intervention.
4. The petition asserts that the inadequate security measures in the Parliament, a crucial institution where the nation's destiny is shaped, pose a threat to the lives and property of citizens, violating the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India.
5. Seeking the issuance of appropriate directives, the plea calls for an independent, credible, and impartial judicial investigation supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge into the security breach.
6. The incident involved two individuals, carrying smoke canisters, gaining entry as visitors to the lower house of Parliament. They proceeded to release smoke from the visitors' gallery, causing chaos before being apprehended. The smoke canisters were ingeniously concealed within their shoes, evading security scrutiny.
7. The breach, which occurred within the Parliament premises, raises serious concerns about the adequacy of security measures in safeguarding such a crucial institution.
8. The petition underscores the urgency of conducting a thorough investigation into the breach to identify lapses, address security vulnerabilities, and ensure the integrity and safety of the parliamentary complex.
9. The PIL emphasizes the need for a comprehensive inquiry to ascertain the events leading to the breach, the individuals involved, and the loopholes in the security apparatus.
10. The filing of this PIL reflects the grave concerns regarding the breach of security at a vital national institution and seeks judicial intervention to ensure accountability, rectification of lapses, and fortification of security protocols within the Parliament premises.
(With Agency Inputs)
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