The Union Home Ministry has taken swift action in response to the security breach at the parliament today, ordering a comprehensive inquiry into the incident. To conduct this investigation, a committee has been established under the leadership of Anish Dayal Singh, the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Forces. Comprising members from various security agencies and experts in the field, the committee is tasked with delving into the reasons behind the breach, identifying security lapses, and proposing necessary measures for the future. In an official communication shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the ministry outlined the committee’s responsibilities and objectives. The primary focus is on scrutinizing the breach in security that occurred earlier in the day, with an emphasis on understanding how it happened and where the lapses occurred. The committee is expected to provide a detailed report containing recommendations, including strategies to enhance security measures within the Parliament premises. This breach unfolded earlier today when two individuals managed to bypass all security protocols, entering the Parliament building with yellow canisters. Despite the heightened security measures implemented in the new parliament complex, one of the individuals, positioned in the visitors’ gallery, leaped into the Lok Sabha floor during proceedings. Subsequently, they activated the canisters, releasing a thick cloud of yellow smoke. Questions regarding the efficacy of security measures were immediately raised following the incident, given the upgraded security infrastructure in place. The multi-layered security system surrounding the parliament involves rigorous background checks, manual frisking, baggage inspections, and other processes managed by various agencies, including the Delhi Police and the Central Reserve Police Forces. There is speculation that the individuals may have concealed the yellow smoke canisters within their shoes, a possibility that the security personnel conducting the frisking process might have overlooked. In response to the breach, the Opposition INDIA bloc has called for an investigation into Prathap Simha, the BJP MP who allegedly signed the pass request for the individuals responsible for the security breach. They have categorically labeled the incident as a terrorist act. Law enforcement authorities have taken swift action, apprehending five individuals in connection with the incident. Two of them were detained from inside the parliament building, while the remaining two were apprehended outside. Another individual is currently being sought by the authorities. The detained individuals have been identified as Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma, who managed to access the visitors’ gallery. Additionally, Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi were detained outside Parliament, found in possession of colored smoke canisters. Preliminary investigations have suggested that the individuals involved in the security breach today are not affiliated with any known terror groups. Sources within the investigative team have indicated that there is a likelihood that these individuals may have self-radicalized. The incident has raised significant concerns about the overall security apparatus in place at the Parliament, prompting a thorough examination of existing protocols and potential areas of improvement. The committee under Anish Dayal Singh’s leadership is expected to provide insights and recommendations promptly. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to ascertain the sequence of events leading up to the breach, understand the lapses in the security apparatus, and implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The committee’s findings and recommendations will play a pivotal role in shaping the security landscape within the Parliament complex and potentially influence security protocols across similar high-profile institutions.
