BREAKING: Parliament Security Breach A Serious Incident: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reacted to the alarming security breach at the Parliament recently, calling it a “serious” matter. The Prime Minister also reportedly urged political parties to refrain from politicising the issue as it is a matter of national security. PM Modi made these remarks in an interview with a leading newspaper during which he also called for a thorough probe into the incident. 

Earlier, PM Modi had directed senior ministers to treat the security breach in Lok Sabha with utmost seriousness. In a meeting held on Thursday, he cautioned against engaging in political manoeuvring and urged collective precautionary measures. It may be noted that the government has already constituted a panel to probe possible lapses that allowed two men to infiltrate the Lok Sabha and disrupt proceedings.

Parliament Security Breach

The breach occurred on Wednesday when two intruders infiltrated the Lok Sabha, throwing colour-smoke bombs from the visitors’ gallery into the MPs’ sitting area. Following the incident, the Opposition launched a massive protest, demanding the suspension of BJP MP Pratap Simha, accused of issuing passes to the intruders.

Opposition Demands Suspension Of Lok Sabha Proceedings 

On Thursday, the Opposition called for the suspension of Lok Sabha proceedings and a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Questions were raised, but the government has not yet addressed the issue in the House. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has initiated a high-level probe led by CRPF DG.

Latest Arrest in Security Breach Case

In a significant development, another individual, Mahesh Kumavat, associated with the mastermind Lalit Jha, has been arrested and presented before Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Saturday. With a total of six arrests, investigations are delving into the connections between the accused.

Despite continuous questioning, the police have yet to ascertain the motive behind the security breach. Mastermind Lalit Jha, along with Neelam, Amol, Sagar Sharma, and Manoranjan D, remains in police custody. The authorities are meticulously reviewing contradictions in statements and trying to extract call details to establish their movements leading up to the incident.

In light of the breach, the Special Cell Police plans to recreate the scene, pending approval from the Speaker of Parliament. Additionally, there are reports of recording MP Pratap Simha’s statement regarding the passes issued to the infiltrators.

The security breach occurred on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack. Two individuals, Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, infiltrated the Lok Sabha chamber, releasing yellow gas and shouting anti-establishment slogans. The incident, reminiscent of the 2001 attack, underscores the gravity of the breach and the need for heightened security measures.