It is happened on the anniversary of 2001 Parliament attack
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Incident
In India, there exist certain structures and facilities considered fortresses, not only within the country but also on a global scale. Among these, the Parliament building stands as a symbol of our democracy, representing the collective strength and influence of 1.4 billion Indians. Recently inaugurated, the new Parliament building is reputed to be even more impregnable than its predecessor.
However, a critical lapse in the otherwise robust security system became glaringly evident when, on a Wednesday, two individuals breached the extensive security measures, infiltrated the main hall of Parliament, and came perilously close to the well. The breach, wherein Members of Parliament and the wards of the parliamentary security staff ultimately subdued the intruders, highlighted a significant flaw in the security apparatus.
When the Incident happened
Indian parliament attack, a blot on our security establishment’s reputation, occurred shortly after the entire Parliament, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, paid respects to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack on December 13.
What Govt. is doing now
In response to the security breach, the government swiftly initiated a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the incident and determine the lapses that allowed it to happen. While such committees typically identify the shortcomings and propose corrective measures, the critical question remains: how did the breach occur initially? Similar incidents in the past led to inquiries with clear recommendations, yet a repetition transpired. Accountability must be established, individuals held responsible, and a comprehensive restructuring of the security framework undertaken.
The potential consequences of the breach are alarming, considering the havoc that could have ensued if the intruders possessed hazardous materials, gases, or other dangerous substances.
This episode signifies a collective failure of intelligence agencies, police, and security agencies entrusted with Parliament’s safety. Preliminary information from the media indicates the arrest of four individuals, including Amol Shinde from Latur district and Sagar Sharma, who reportedly possessed an entry pass signed by a BJP MP from Mysore. This raises critical questions about the issuance of such passes and how two individuals managed to conceal tear gas canisters in their shoes, breaching the sanctum sanctorum of India’s democracy.
Police will also question BJP MP that how these people got the passes and what was their motives.