Parliament Security Breach: LS Speaker calls meeting of floor leaders at 4pm

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla has called for a meeting of all floor leaders from different political parties at 4 pm following the security breach in the Parliament on Wednesday.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday was adjourned till 2 pm after two individuals jumped from the visitor’s gallery and burst smoke canister inside the house. Both of the perpetrators have been detained by police.

“A thorough investigation of the incident that took place during zero hour, is being done. Essential instructions have also been given to Delhi Police. In the primary investigation, it has been found that it was just a smoke and there is no need to worry about the smoke,” Birla said.

#WATCH | Lok Sabha security breach | Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla says “A thorough investigation of the incident that took place during zero hour, is being done. Essential instructions have also been given to Delhi Police. In the primary investigation, it has been found that it was… pic.twitter.com/GPMPAoyeLk

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He added, “Both of them have been nabbed and the materials with them have also been seized. The two people outside the Parliament have also been arrested by Police.”

#WATCH | Lok Sabha security breach | Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla says “Both of them have been nabbed and the materials with them have also been seized. The two people outside the Parliament have also been arrested by Police…” pic.twitter.com/0CtsaKR2Rk

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Reacting to the security breach in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said in a social media post that the infiltration in the Lok Sabha is a troubling thing, especially on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attacks.

“The infiltration in the Lok Sabha is extremely troubling, especially on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attacks. I am glad there was no major injury or damage done to anyone. Parliament is among the most high-security buildings of our country. Such a major security lapse is unacceptable,” Venugopal posted on X.

With inputs from agencies