After the significant breach in Lok Sabha on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, sources indicate that the House has prohibited the entry of MPs' Personal Assistants (PAs) into the premises. Speaker Om Birla addressed the House, labeling the security breach as a "serious issue" and assured a comprehensive review of security measures to prevent future incidents.
Birla emphasized the significance of the incident and pledged action following the investigation's report. He commended the MPs and security marshals for apprehending the two individuals who entered from the visitors' gallery into the main hall.
Identified as Manoranjan Kumar and Sagar Sharma, Sharma obtained his visitor's pass through the reference of BJP MP Pratap Simha from Mysuru, as per reports. Following Birla's remarks, the House adjourned until December 14.
Key Points:
1. In response to the recent security breach in Lok Sabha coinciding with the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, the House has implemented a ban on the entry of MPs' Personal Assistants (PAs) as a precautionary measure, following sources.
2. Speaker Om Birla, addressing the House before adjourning proceedings, acknowledged the breach as a grave concern and assured a comprehensive review of security arrangements to prevent such incidents in the future. He emphasized that actions would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
3. Birla commended the MPs and security marshals for swiftly apprehending Manoranjan Kumar and Sagar Sharma, the individuals who breached security by entering the main hall through the visitors' gallery.
4. Following his remarks, Birla adjourned the House until December 14, underscoring the seriousness of the situation and the need for thorough scrutiny and action.
5. Investigations revealed that Sharma obtained a visitor's pass through BJP MP Pratap Simha from Karnataka's Mysuru, shedding light on the procedural oversight that enabled the security breach.
(With Agency Inputs)
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