Security breach in Parliament as two persons jump into Lok Sabha from public gallery
The Hindu
Chaos erupted in Lok Sabha when two persons jumped in from public gallery carrying tear gas canisters. MPs suspect they had access on recommendation of BJP MP. They sprayed yellow smoke, prompting MPs to grab them. Delhi Police detained two protestors outside Parliament. Security lapse raises concerns and investigation is expected.
The Lok Sabha witnessed shocking scenes on Wednesday when two persons suddenly jumped into the House from the public gallery, carrying what appeared to be tear gas canisters.
As soon as the duo entered the House during Zero Hour, one of them was seen leaping over benches while the other dangled from the public gallery, spraying some kind of tear gas substance. This led to chaos and confusion inside the House.
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Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the two persons were carrying tear gas canisters. He described it as a “serious breach of security” on the 21st anniversary of the Parliament attack.
BSP MP Danish Ali demanded to know how the duo managed to enter the premises and who recommended the pass for them. Some Lok Sabha MPs suspect they may have got access on the recommendation of Pratap Simha, BJP MP from Mysore.
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant provided more details: “The MPs caught hold of one of them while the other went around jumping on the benches. He opened his shoes to take out the cannister which emitted yellow smoke.”
Meanwhile, Delhi Police has detained two protestors, a man and a woman, outside Transport Bhawan. DCP Pranav Tayal identified them as Neelam, 42, from Hissar and Amol Shinde, 25, from Latur. However, the incident occurred on the road outside Parliament, not inside the House.