Parliament Security Breach Live Updates (14 December): Meanwhile, outside the Parliament building, a man and a woman — identified as 42-year-old Neelam and 25-year-old Amol Shinde — were detained by local police outside New Delhi’s Transport Bhavan, where they were protesting with yellow smoke.
Lok Sabha Security Breach News Live Updates (14 December): As many as eight security personnel were suspended by the Lok Sabha secretariat over the massive security breach that took place at the Parliament on Wednesday. Security measures were stepped up considerably as the Winter Session of Parliament resumed this morning. Chaos ensued in both Houses as Opposition leaders demanded a discussion on the security breach. Both Houses have been adjourned.
After hours of interrogations, the four people arrested over the security breach in the Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), the Delhi Police informed. This comes a day after two people jumped into the chamber from the public gallery in the afternoon and opened canisters that emitted a yellow gas. Both were arrested. In a related incident, two more — a man and a woman — were nabbed by local police outside the Parliament, where they were protesting with yellow smoke. A fifth suspect, allegedly involved in hatching the plan, has also been detained by the police
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On request of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs have ordered a probe into the breach case. Televised footage of the proceedings show members attempting to catch the intruders — identified as Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D — as they climbed from desk to desk. Both Houses were adjourned moments later. Meanwhile, outside the Parliament building, 42-year-old Neelam and 25-year-old Amol Shinde detained by local police near New Delhi’s Transport Bhavan, where they were protesting with yellow smoke.
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👉🏽 On the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, a massive security breach took place in Lok Sabha, when two intruders leapt into the chamber from the visitors gallery and opened smoke cans. Meanwhile, outside the Parliament, two others were arrested for protesting with coloured smoke.
👉🏽 But how did they manage to dodge layers of security inside the Parliament House? We explain.
👉🏽 Since the incident, the entry of visitors in the House has now been suspended. As one would expect, jumping into the chamber of the House is not permitted under the Rules of the House. What do the rules say? Read our report.
👉🏽 Turns out, just a day before the security breach, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) floated a tender for additional security infrastructure, including gadgets and bulletproof barriers, for the Parliament complex. We break down the CPWD’s proposed project.
👉🏽 “I was at a vantage point, right outside the chamber from where more MPs rushed out – some anxious, the others agitated.” The Indian Express’ Deputy Editor Liz Mathew witnessed Wednesday’s intrusion from the media gallery of the Parliament. She recounts what happened.
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First published on: 13-12-2023 at 13:57 IST
Aisha Patel is a dedicated Indian correspondent with a deep understanding of the nation’s diverse affairs. With a background in Indian culture, politics, and current events, she provides in-depth analysis and timely reporting on domestic issues within India.
