“Security Breach at India’s Parliament: Investigation Ordered After Intruders Disrupt Session with Coloured Smoke”

Accident – death – Obituary News : India’s home ministry has launched an investigation into a security breach at the country’s parliament, where two intruders caused chaos by shouting slogans and setting off coloured smoke. The incident occurred on the 22nd anniversary of a deadly attack on the parliament, raising concerns about the lapse in security measures. Four people have been arrested, while two others are currently detained. The motive behind their actions remains unclear.

Opposition leaders have criticized the security lapse and demanded action against Pratap Simha, a member of the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who allegedly signed the passes used by the intruders. The BJP and Mr. Simha have not commented on the matter. Security around the parliament building has been increased, with barricades set up to restrict entry. Both houses of parliament were adjourned following protests by opposition MPs calling for a discussion on the incident and statements from the prime minister and the home minister.

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury expressed disappointment that the incident was not condemned, stating that the ruling party should have taken a stronger stance. In the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament, opposition MP Derek O’Brien was suspended for “ignoble conduct” after demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, before the session was adjourned, emphasized the need for caution when issuing passes for entry into parliament.

In response to the breach, visitor passes have been suspended until a security review is conducted for the new parliament building. The identities of the four arrested individuals, three men, and a woman in their 20s and 30s, have not been officially confirmed by the police. However, their families have spoken to local media, and their photos and names have been published in newspapers.

The incident occurred while lawmakers were in session in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament. Two men jumped into the chamber from the public gallery and set off canisters of coloured smoke. One of the men was seen jumping from table to table, causing chaos as lawmakers and security officials attempted to apprehend him. Meanwhile, outside the parliament, a man and a woman raised slogans and set off coloured smoke canisters. The police were quick to apprehend them.

The four individuals who have been arrested hail from different states in India. According to anonymous police officials quoted in media reports, they met on Facebook. However, the BBC has not independently verified this information. Neelam, one of the accused, identified herself as an ordinary citizen who wanted to protest against the government’s actions that she believed were suppressing the people. Her family, unaware of her trip to Delhi, expressed shock and said she was a highly qualified individual struggling with unemployment.

The man she was protesting with, Amol Shinde, had spent several years attempting to pass police recruitment tests, according to a state minister. His family was unaware of his whereabouts. The two men who entered parliament have been identified as Manoranjan D from Mysore and Sagar Sharma from Lucknow. Manoranjan’s father condemned his son’s actions, expressing his disapproval. Sagar Sharma, who was filmed jumping on tables in parliament, had told his mother that he was going out for work with his friends. The authorities have also detained two other individuals accused of assisting the four protesters.

The breach in security highlights the need for stricter measures to protect the parliament from such incidents in the future. The investigation will delve into the motives behind the breach and determine the necessary actions to prevent similar occurrences. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the integrity and security of India’s parliamentary proceedings..