Parliament Security Breach on day highlighted by Khalistani Terrorist; Threats of attack echo in a recent video message.
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On Wednesday afternoon, a significant security breach occurred within the Lok Sabha, coinciding with the 22nd Anniversary of the Parliament terror attack. The attack, which occurred on the same date, claimed the lives of nine individuals, including eight security personnel, and shook India as it targeted the symbol of democracy.
All about the Security Breach that happened today
Around 1 pm, today, the Lok Sabha descended into chaos as a man leapt from the visitors’ gallery, sprinting into the chamber. The ministers thought that someone had fallen, it was not until the second person barged in that they were all alerted. The two men had smoke canisters with them which spewed yellow gas in the Parliament. It stirred a feeling of terror amongst the ministers.
The individuals responsible have been recognized. Sagar Sharma, a Lucknow native and the son of Shankarlal Sharma, is one of the identified culprits. Additionally, 35-year-old D Manoranjan, who is the son of D Devaraj, has been identified as the other individual involved in the incident, the man is a Mysuru resident and holds a degree in Computer Sciences from a city college.
A video captured the chaotic scene inside the chamber, where one individual was seen leaping over desks in a hurry, while another person in the visitors’ gallery released a thick cloud of yellowish smoke, enveloping the Lok Sabha in confusion. The House was adjourned immediately after the incident had taken place.
Nevertheless, the ministers, expressing valid concerns about their security, ultimately cornered the intruder. They have raised questions about the breach, emphasizing that the released smoke may have posed a potential hazard due to its toxicity.
Throughout the Lok Sabha proceedings, every gallery was overseen by two security officials, ensuring a order maintenance, which had the ministers questioning the occurrence of the event, or to say, ruckus. One of the security personnel got his hands on Aadhar Card with a Lucknow address from one of the intruders.
According to Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali, during the commotion, a visitor’s pass was found, and he mentioned to NDTV that it had been issued by the office of BJP MP Pratap Simha. Nevertheless, it is essential to note that, regardless of the issuing MP’s office, all visitors are required to pass through five levels of security before gaining entry into Parliament.
Attack outside the Parliament
While this whole commotion occurred inside the parliament, there were two protestors outside of the parliament. A man named Shinde(25) and a woman named Neelam (42), who were detained by police officers outside the Transport Bhavan, also possessed smoke canisters which spewed yellow and red gas. The investigation with the two is underway, said the police.
It has been revealed that the woman, Neelam Devi, is from Haryana’s Hisar, and was studying for the civil services entrance exam. Neelam’s brother states she actively participated in the contentious 2020 farmers‘ protest against the Narendra Modi government’s three farm laws, clarifying that she has no affiliation with any political party.
At 2 pm, the Lok Sabha resumed its session. Speaker Om Birla addressed the concerned parliamentarians, assuring them that the matter was under investigation. He mentioned that the Delhi Police had been called in to assist with the inquiry. Providing an update on the reported smoke, he stated that there was no significant threat and reassured everyone present. Speaker Birla emphasized his presence alongside them, urging patience as further details unfold during the ongoing investigation.
