In a startling incident on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, chaos erupted in India's Lok Sabha as two individuals stormed the Lower House, wielding gas-emitting objects. Dramatic footage captured one person leaping over benches while another sprayed tear gas from the public gallery during the session's Zero Hour.
Preliminary investigations revealed tear-gas canisters concealed in the shoes of one suspect. While two individuals were taken into custody, it was clarified that this alarming breach wasn't linked to the 2001 attack. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury emphasized the severity of the security breach, given the solemnity of the day commemorating those who sacrificed their lives in the earlier attack.
Various Members of Parliament reacted swiftly, with BJP's Rajendra Agrawal adjourning the proceedings following the chaos until 2 pm. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi described the unsettling scene, highlighting the concerns about the new Parliament building's security.
Amid this unprecedented breach, questions arise about the effectiveness of the three-tier security system in Parliament, raising doubts about its ability to prevent such incidents. This incident has sparked discussions regarding the safety measures within the legislative premises, prompting a reevaluation of existing security protocols.