New Delhi, Dec 21: Days after a significant security breach in Parliament, the central government is in negotiations with relevant parties to assign the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) “comprehensive” security of the building. According to government sources, representatives from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Delhi Police, the CISF, and other relevant divisions discussed the issue at a recent meeting.Sources claim that a second round of meetings next week will decide the issue in the end. But according to those with knowledge of the development, the meeting focused mostly on two issues: one proposed giving the CISF complete security of the Parliament because of its experience, and the other was keeping some Delhi Police security personnel on duty. In order to obtain feedback prior to the deployment of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), which presently protects numerous central government ministry buildings in Delhi in addition to installations in the nuclear and aerospace sectors, civil airports and the Delhi Metro, an order has also been issued for a survey of the Parliament building complex. The meeting to alter the Parliament’s security setup takes place a few days after the Lok Sabha Secretariat suspended eight security personnel for failing to provide adequate security during the December 13 security breach incident, in which two intruders, Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma, leaped into the building from the visitors’ gallery and unlocked smoke canisters. The Delhi Police then took them into custody. Neelam Azad and Amol Shinde, two additional individuals, were also detained outside Parliament and used comparable smoke canisters. Under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), all four of these individuals have been charged. On the 22nd anniversary of the Parliament terror attack, there was a significant security breach in the Lok Sabha when the two detained intruders leaped from the visitor gallery into the Lower House chamber during Zero Hour. When MPs attempted to apprehend the intruders, they proceeded to leap from one seat to another and removed canisters. Before the lawmakers overpowered them, they screamed slogans and let off yellow gas from canisters. The House was then adjourned until Wednesday at 2:00 PM. The incident occurred when BJP MP Khagen Murmu brought up his issue while members were discussing urgent public matters. Following the breach of Parliament’s security, the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha wrote to the MHA regarding a security review. It was decided that passes for the visitors’ gallery would not be issued until further orders were received. The MHA ordered an investigation into the Parliament security breach incident on December 13 in response to a request from the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Director General Anish Dayal Singh of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chaired the inquiry committee, which also included experts and members from other security agencies. According to MHA, the inquiry committee will look into what caused the security breach in Parliament, pinpoint any shortcomings, and suggest additional measures. The MHA had previously stated, “The Committee will submit its report with recommendations, including suggestions on improving security in Parliament, as soon as possible.”
