The Lok Sabha witnessed a dramatic incident on December 13, 2023 when two individuals jumped from the public gallery into the chamber, carrying tear gas canisters. This caused a commotion and led to the adjournment of the House. This is not the first time that the security of the Lok Sabha has been breached. Here are some notable Parliament security breaches which shook India. 1. December 13, 2023Two men, carrying smoke canisters, jumped from the visitors gallery and ran into the Lok Sabha chamber. They sprayed yellow smoke and shouted slogans against dictatorship (tanashahi nahi chalegi). This incident occurred on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, highlighting the gravity of the security lapse.2. December 10, 2015A group of farmers protesting against the Land Acquisition Bill managed to break through security cordons and enter the Parliament complex. They breached the security barriers and climbed the walls, demanding immediate withdrawal of the controversial bill.3. December 18, 2009 An intruder carrying pepper spray managed to enter the Lok Sabha chamber and disrupt proceedings. He shouted slogans against the government and sprayed pepper spray, forcing the adjournment of the House.4. December 13, 2001The most significant security breach occurred on December 13, 2001, when five heavily armed terrorists attacked the Parliament building, killing nine people and injuring several others. This incident highlighted the need for robust security measures at Parliament.5. August 22, 1997A man posing as a journalist managed to enter the Lok Sabha chamber and disrupt proceedings. He shouted slogans and attempted to climb the podium, prompting security personnel to intervene.6. May 5, 1994A visitor calling himself as Prem Pal Singh, son of Shri Balaji Lal jumped from the Visitors Gallery and attempted to shout slogans. The man was immediately taken into custody by security officers, who interrogated him.
