Lok Sabha in Chaos: 2 Intruders Release Tear Gas, Shouting Slogans

Lok Sabha | Hyderabad / Delhi, December 13: In a shocking security breach, two individuals infiltrated the Lok Sabha on December 13, 2023, releasing tear gas canisters and causing pandemonium. The intruders leaped from the gallery and were apprehended after disrupting proceedings and shouting slogans.

Leader of Congress Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury confirmed the incident outside Parliament, stating that the individuals were detained by security personnel.

An unidentified man jumps from the visitor's gallery of #LokSabha after which there was a slight commotion and the House was adjourned.#ParliamentWinterSession pic.twitter.com/5qgci5kkIX

— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) December 13, 2023

He expressed concern about the timing of the incident, coinciding with the 22nd anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament attack.

#WATCH | Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury speaks on an incident of security breach and commotion in the House.

"Two young men jumped from the gallery and something was hurled by them from which gas was emitting. They were caught by MPs, they were brought… pic.twitter.com/nKJf7Q5bLM

— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2023

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram emphasized the potential danger posed by the tear gas, highlighting the unidentified yellow smoke emitted from the canisters.

#WATCH | Security breach in Lok Sabha | Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says "Suddenly two young men around 20 years old jumped into the House from the visitor's gallery and had canisters in their hand. These canisters were emitting yellow smoke. One of them was attempting to run… pic.twitter.com/RhZlecrzxo

— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2023

He echoed calls for a thorough investigation into the incident, considering it a serious security lapse.

As the situation unfolds, authorities are investigating the motive and potential connections of the intruders. This incident raises concerns about the security of Parliament and underscores the need for enhanced measures to prevent future breaches, more details are awaited.

#WATCH | Delhi: Two protestors, a man and a woman have been detained by Police in front of Transport Bhawan who were protesting with colour smoke. The incident took place outside the Parliament: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/EZAdULMliz

— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2023

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