In a significant move following last week's alarming security breach at the Parliament complex, the government has announced a major overhaul in security arrangements. Access to the Parliament will now be guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force, or CISF, replacing the Delhi Police in this crucial role.
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00:00 In a significant move following last week's alarming security breach at the Parliament
00:08 complex, the government has announced a major overhaul in security arrangements.
00:14 Access to the Parliament will now be guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF),
00:19 replacing the Delhi Police in this crucial role.
00:23 In a notification issued on Wednesday, the Home Ministry outlined the changes.
00:27 It stated that the CISF would assume all responsibilities related to the security of the Parliament
00:33 complex, including the task of frisking entrants.
00:36 The decision comes after a detailed security survey ordered by the Home Ministry in the
00:41 aftermath of the breach.
00:43 While security within the complex will remain under the purview of the Lok Sabha Secretariat,
00:48 the outer perimeter will continue to be protected by the Delhi Police.
00:52 The change in security measures aims to address vulnerabilities exposed during the recent
00:57 breach.
00:58 The CISF is known for providing integrated security cover to sensitive public sector
01:03 undertakings.
01:05 It currently safeguards over 350 locations, including airports and nuclear facilities,
01:11 as stated on their official website.
01:14 Recapping the security breach on December 13, two individuals gained unauthorised access
01:19 to the Lok Sabha's visitor gallery using passes issued by a BJP MP's office.
01:24 Inside the chamber, they deployed yellow smoke canisters, causing a significant security
01:29 scare.
01:30 The perpetrators managed to slip the canisters past Delhi Police's physical checks by concealing
01:35 them in cavities cut into custom-made shoes.
01:39 The fallout from the breach has triggered a political storm, with ongoing interrogations
01:43 of the four individuals responsible.
01:46 The alleged mastermind and another accomplice are also in custody.
01:50 This incident has led to a fiery political stand-off, resulting in the suspension of
01:54 143 opposition MPs from this session of the Parliament, which happens to be the final
01:59 full sitting before next year's elections.
02:03 In response to the breach, the government swiftly implemented tighter protocols for
02:07 entry into the Parliament complex.
02:09 Separate entrances were designated for MPs, staff members and the press.
02:14 Visitors when allowed again will use a distinct fourth gate.
02:18 As part of enhanced security measures, the visitors' gallery will be encased in glass
02:24 to prevent unauthorised access to the House chamber.
02:27 Additionally, body-scan machines similar to those used in airports will be installed to
02:32 ensure a thorough screening process.
02:35 Last week's security breach coincided with the 22nd anniversary of the attack on the
02:39 old Parliament building, where terrorists from two Pakistan-based outfits took the lives
02:44 of nine people.
02:46 The recent incident has reignited concerns about the safety and security of India's
02:51 parliamentary institutions.
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