Reported By: Ankur Sharma
Last Updated: December 18, 2023, 12:50 IST
The Joint Secretary (Security) oversees operations involving Parliament Security Services, Delhi Police, Parliament Duty Group, and numerous allied safety businesses. (PTI)
Parliament safety breach: On December 13, two males – Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D – barged into the Lok Sabha and launched yellow smoke from canisters, elevating considerations over safety
Following the main safety breach in Parliament final week, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has initiated the method of filling up of the put up of Joint Secretary (Security) within the Lok Sabha Secretariat on deputation foundation. The put up is vacant for one-and-a-half months. The JS (Security) heads all safety of Parliament.
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It is anticipated that authorities can even quickly refill the put up of DG Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) because the pressure can be accountable for Parliament safety. Currently, Anish Dayal, DG ITBP is holding cost of DG CRPF.
A letter has been despatched to all states and UTs asking them to ship names on the stage of IG rank officers for the put up.
“I’m directed to consult with the topic talked about above and to say that the Lok Sabha Secretariat is within the course of for filling up of put up of Joint Secretary (Security) in Level 14 within the Pay Matrix in Lok Sabha Secretariat to be stuffed up on deputation foundation amongst officers of Indian Police Service empaneled to carry IG stage posts on the Centre,” MHA official mentioned within the letter.
“The State Governments are, therefore, requested to send nominations of eligible and willing IPS officers to this Ministry latest by 20.12.2023. While forwarding the nominations, the vigilance status may also be intimated,” MHA mentioned.
On December 13, two males – Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D – barged into the Lok Sabha and launched yellow smoke from canisters, elevating considerations over safety. Meanwhile, two others – Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi – launched colored smoke from canisters whereas shouting “Tanashahi Nahi Chalegi” outside the Parliament premises.
THE SECURITY APPARATUS
At the epicenter of Parliament’s security is the Joint Secretary (Security), a figure entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing operations involving Parliament Security Services, Delhi Police, Parliament Duty Group, and various allied security agencies.
The security system is as a multi-layered defense, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and traditional security measures. Tyre killers and road blockers are strategically placed, and a Security Power Fence adorns the perimeter, creating a threat to intruders. A join command and control centre is established for better coordination.
On the other side, Security Officer/Assistant Director (Security) will ensure proper checking of passes of persons moving inside Parliament House building and raise cases of misuse, if any, to the Deputy Director (Security). The area in-charge ensures that all specific norms and regulation of their area of responsibility are properly implemented without any dilution and the staff is briefed properly. All Supervisory Officers take frequent rounds of their respective area of responsibility to intercept any person moving around in a suspicious manner.
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Within this secured realm, the issuance of Gallery Passes is a process meticulously governed by controlled protocols. Only Members of Parliament can apply, and the methods include paper applications or the Digital Sansad Website. Each pass is assigned a unique ID, and stringent measures are in place during sessions to prevent laborers from obtaining passes.
