CISF to take over Parliament security after last week's breach
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) may soon take over the security responsibilities of Parliament. Per ANI, the Centre is currently in talks with all concerned stakeholders and held a high-level meeting in Delhi. The move comes days after a security breach in the Parliament complex triggered a debate across the nation. The final decision is expected to come by next week.
Why does this story matter?
Last Wednesday, four people flouted the security of the new Parliament building, triggering a debate on the safety of MPs. The Delhi Police arrested six people involved in the meticulously planned attack. Opposition leaders protested the security breach, prompting the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha speakers to suspend more than 140 MPs from the remainder of the winter session.
CISF to be deployed in Parliament complex
Deployment of Delhi Police to continue
The matter of the Parliament security breach was raised at a recent meeting held between representatives from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi Police, CISF, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), among other concerned parties. In addition to the recommendation of assigning the CISF to ensure security, the other topic that was discussed was the deployment of Delhi Police at some points.
Government orders survey of Parliament complex
Notably, an order has also been issued to survey the Parliament building complex to garner inputs so that a "regular deployment of the CISF security and fire wing on a comprehensive pattern" could be done, India Today reported. Both the new and old Parliament buildings—along with other allied buildings—would be brought under the "comprehensive" security cover of the CISF.
What do we know about Parliament security breach
On December 13, two individuals, Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, reportedly jumped into the Lok Sabha's well from the visitors' gallery, shouting slogans and setting off smoke bombs. Two other protestors, Neelam Azad and Amol Shinde, staged a similar demonstration outside Parliament. Later, two other individuals were arrested. On Thursday, the Patiala House Court extended the four accused's police remand by 15 more days.
