In a major security breach at the Lok Sabha, the 5th suspect, Vishal Sharma, was apprehended in Gurugram, while the 6th remains at large. Four individuals, including Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, infiltrated Parliament, releasing yellow gas. Unemployed and with varied backgrounds, their arrests led to Vishal. Lalit, an accomplice, is still on the run. The breach, on the 2001 Parliament attack anniversary, raised questions about the new Parliament’s security. Delhi police invoked UAPA against the accused.
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The six accused, connected through social media, hail from different states. All unemployed, they expressed discontent over the farmers’ protest, Manipur crisis, and unemployment. Amol mentioned no organizational ties. Neelam claimed to be a student, while Amol resides in Maharashtra’s Latur. The opposition blamed the BJP, as Sagar and Manoranjan’s passes were signed by BJP MP Pratap Simha.
The Ministry of Home Affairs initiated an inquiry into the security breach, forming a panel under Anish Dayal Singh, DG, CRPF, with representatives from various security agencies.
Following the breach, security protocols at the new Parliament building were revised to minimize contact between MPs and visitors. A media briefing center was established, and the Lok Sabha Secretariat issued instructions on Smart Identity Cards and facial recognition systems.
Sagar and Manoranjan entered the Lok Sabha by jumping from the visitors’ gallery, spraying yellow gas from a hidden canister. They obtained passes from Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, who had to declare personal responsibility for the visitors.
