Intruder Breaches Parliament Security by Scaling Wall
A man was arrested after a major security breach at the Parliament complex, where he gained entry by climbing a tree and scaling a wall from the Rail Bhavan side. Security personnel promptly apprehended the intruder near the Garuda gate of the new Parliament building. He is being interrogated to ascertain his identity and motive. The incident, occurring just a day after the Monsoon Session concluded, has triggered an urgent review of security protocols at the high-security zone.
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This breach follows several high-profile incidents, notably the 2023 event when multiple intruders entered the Lok Sabha chamber, released smoke canisters, and caused panic. Both incidents highlight vulnerabilities in Parliament security despite increased measures after the 2001 terror attack.
Security protocols at the Parliament complex are under urgent review. The suspect is being interrogated, and authorities are investigating how he bypassed security, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The breach occurred shortly after the Monsoon Session ended and less than two years after a major 2023 breach, which itself was on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack—heightening concerns about ongoing security lapses.
Repeated breaches raise critical questions about the effectiveness of security measures protecting India's key institutions, prompting concerns about potential threats to lawmakers and the need for robust, consistently enforced safety protocols.