On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, a major security breach occurred as two unidentified individuals jumped from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha. Chaos ensued as they ran around the House, igniting smoke sticks, catching MPs off guard during the proceedings chaired by Rajendra Agarwal. Climbing tables towards the Chair, they were apprehended by MPs. The House was adjourned until 2 p.m. following the incident. DMK MP Senthilkumar reported the breach, emphasizing compromised security. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the release of foul-smelling gas, questioning the security of the new Parliament building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the 2001 attack victims earlier. The two intruders, detained inside the House, will undergo multi-agency questioning. Additionally, Delhi Police apprehended two individuals with color smoke sticks outside Parliament House.
Key Points:
1. On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, a major security breach occurred in the Lok Sabha as two unidentified individuals jumped from the visitors' gallery, ran around the House, and ignited smoke sticks.
2. The incident took place at 1 p.m. during House proceedings chaired by Rajendra Agarwal, catching MPs off guard and leading to commotion, ultimately forcing the adjournment of the House.
3. The individuals continued advancing toward the Chair by climbing tables, but MPs managed to apprehend one of them, prompting Agarwal to adjourn the House until 2 p.m.
4. The security breach coincided with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament Attack, raising concerns about compromised security.
5. DMK MP Senthilkumar expressed alarm, stating that the security was compromised when the individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha, advanced towards the well of the house, and ignited smoke sticks during zero hour.
6. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi described witnessing two young men releasing foul-smelling yellow gas from canisters inside the Parliament gallery, emphasizing the serious security questions raised by the incident.
7. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other parliamentarians paid tributes to security personnel who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack.
8. MPs exiting the Lok Sabha reported being surprised by the security breach, with accounts of two unidentified men seen spraying an unknown gas.
9. Both unidentified individuals have been taken into custody, and multi-agency questioning is set to take place to investigate the breach.
10. In a related development, the Delhi Police apprehended two individuals, including a woman, outside Parliament House with colored smoke sticks.
(With Agency Inputs)
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