Parliament attack: Two nabbed in Lok Sabha gas canister atta

Two decades following a tragic terrorist attack on Parliament, a significant security breach occurred during the Winter Session as unidentified individuals invaded the Lok Sabha chamber, brandishing gas canisters and shouting slogans. This alarming incident coincided with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attack, where terrorists from Pakistan-based outfits targeted Parliament, resulting in nine fatalities.

Parliament attack: Two nabbed in Lok Sabha gas canister attack, session adjourned

Here's a summary of the key details:

Two unidentified individuals breached Lok Sabha security by entering the House from the visitors' gallery, captured on camera.
MPs evacuated the House after the individuals shouted slogans and discharged gas.
Delhi Police apprehended Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D inside the Lok Sabha. Amol Shinde and Neelam were detained for protesting outside with smoke-emitting cans.
Lawmakers recounted chaos within the Lok Sabha caused by the two young men wielding canisters emitting yellow smoke, expressing concerns over a potential security lapse.
The breach coincided with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack by LeT and JeM terrorists, resulting in nine casualties.
Om Birla confirmed the arrest of the intruders and seized materials, assuring that the preliminary investigation indicated the smoke was harmless.
The visitor pass used by one intruder, Sagar Sharma, belonged to BJP MP Pratap Simha.
The Delhi Police's anti-terror unit arrived to interrogate the breach instigators.
Authorities commenced background checks and questioned potential connections among the intruders. Multi-agency inquiries are anticipated.
Five out of six persons have been detained, while a manhunt is underway for the remaining one. These people were from outside Delhi. They stayed at a residence in Gurugram, Haryana, as revealed by sources.
Lalit Jha, Vicky Sharma, and his wife, residents of Gurugram, have been newly identified as three of the individuals involved in the conspiracy leading to the Parliament security breach, according to Delhi Police sources.
Neelam (42) from Hisar, Haryana, and Amol Shinde (25) from Latur, Maharashtra, are the two protesters arrested outside the Parliament.
Neelam, during a media statement, asserted that they are not affiliated with any organization and took the step due to perceived government atrocities against citizens. In initial investigations, Delhi Police officials disclosed that Neelam and Amol, detained from outside Parliament near Transport Bhawan, did not have mobile phones or any identity proof on them. Neelam has a history of participating in various movements, including the farmers' agitation, according to her family members.
Intelligence Bureau senior officials visited the new Parliament building in response to the significant security breach. Following this, entry for visitors, ex-MPs, and Personal Assistants (PAs) to MPs in Lok Sabha has been temporarily suspended.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has initiated an inquiry into the parliament security breach incident following a request from the Lok Sabha Secretariat. An Enquiry Committee, led by Anish Dayal Singh, DG, CRPF, comprising members from various security agencies and experts, will investigate the reasons for the security breach, identify lapses, and recommend further action. The committee is tasked with submitting a report promptly, including suggestions for enhancing security in Parliament.
INDIA bloc parties demand an investigation into BJP MP Prathap Simha, who approved a pass for two individuals involved in breaching parliament security, deemed a terrorist act.
Opposition leaders are scheduled to meet President Draupadi Murmu tomorrow to discuss the security breach in Parliament. The INDIA alliance leaders will meet in the Parliament at 10 am. Tomorrow, the opposition will call for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah in both houses.
Congress workers protested at BJP MP Pratap Simha's office in Mysuru after the Parliament security breach. The police later detained the protestors.
15 MPs from the opposition to be suspended: Today, the Lok Sabha has suspended fourteen Opposition MPs, along with one from the Rajya Sabha, due to their disruptive behaviour during House proceedings. This action comes just a day after a significant security breach occurred in parliament yesterday. Out of the fourteen suspended MPs, nine belong to the Congress party, two to the CPM, one to the CPI, and two to the DMK.