Two people jumped from the public gallery into the Lok Sabha with tear gas canisters on December 13, 2003. The incident, which occurred on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, raised serious concerns about the security measures in place at the Parliament.
On December 13, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said two people jumped from the public gallery into the Lok Sabha with tear gas canisters, a shocking security violation. The House adjourned due to the commotion.
The men continued climbing tables approaching the Chair. The security guards caught him.Two intruders from Parliament and two from outside demonstrating with color smoke canisters were arrested by police. All their possessions were taken, Lok Sabha Speaker stated.
Visitors disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings by jumping over benches. This sudden intrusion worried and confused the members.
The incident occurred at 1 pm while Rajendra Agarwal was House chairman.
Congress Lok Sabha Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury emphasized the security breach. He described how the two young males entered the chamber and threw a gas-emitting item. MPs and security quickly apprehended the intruders.
On security violation, Karti Chidambaram “From the visitor’s gallery, two 20-year-old men jumped into the House with canisters. Yellow smoke came from these canisters. One tried to run to the Speaker’s chair. They shouted slogans. Smoke could have been toxic. This violates security, notably on December 13, 2001, when Parliament was attacked “Karti Chidambaram said.
After this violation, Lok Sabha adjourned until pm. Chowdhury said, “This is certainly a security breach because today we observed the death anniversary of people who sacrificed their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack…”
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the House security breach is being investigated and invited a meeting of MPs from all parties later in the day to discuss their concerns.
Speaker Birla claimed it was inappropriate to discuss the threat video posted by designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu in the House at 2 pm, despite complaints from numerous leaders.
This event casts doubt on Parliament security. On the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, the breach is even more serious, requiring a full investigation and security protocol review to prevent future breaches.
The Lok Sabha incident highlights the need for strict security in high-profile government settings. The MPs and security staff’s fast response prevented any harm, but the incident highlights the need for ongoing attention and strong security mechanisms to protect democratic institutions.
Conclusion
Two people jumped from the public gallery into the Lok Sabha with tear gas canisters on December 13. The House adjourned after the commotion. Security stopped the men from climbing the tables toward the Chair. Two Parliament invaders and two outside protesters using color smoke canisters were arrested by police. All their belongings are confiscated. The incident occurred at 1 pm while Rajendra Agarwal was House chairman. Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the two young men threw a gas-emitting object, emphasizing the security breach. The incident occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, which claimed many lives. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla convened all-party MPs to discuss their issues. The incident raises serious concerns about Parliament security and asks for a comprehensive investigation and assessment of security practices to prevent future incidents.
