How Parliament security protocol changed after 2001 attack
Wedge barricades on all arterial roads leading to parliament, RF tags for cars, crowd control barricades in key corridors, photo identity passes for visitors, and CCTVs were among the new security measures implemented following the december 2001 terror attack inside the parliament complex, which killed eight security personnel.
"It was a complete overhaul of the security apparatus in the parliament complex," a senior official who worked in the secretariat in 2001 stated. "After Indira Gandhi's assassination, the parliament complex was secured and outside vehicles were not allowed to use the last stretch of the Sansad Marg, where the old parliament building stood," said the individual who did not want to be identified.
That was thought to be enough until the terror assault inside the parliament building on december 13, 2001.
Only three gates remained open after the attack for authorized cars. Two more were closed after terrorists utilized one of them.
RF tag readers, which could also record the movement of tag holders, were installed throughout the ancient parliament building, as were dozens of CCTV cameras. A sniffer dog squad was formed as an added layer of protection.
At least five wedge barriers that can be activated in a matter of seconds to prevent a car from entering the top security zones, as well as a set of vehicle crash barriers to safeguard the parking spot for the PM's automobiles, were built.
Following the submission of a series of review reports to the house authorities, public admission was restricted to only one gate, with the exit to Vijay Chowk designated solely for MPs. All gates were also outfitted with cutting-edge technology, such as portable explosive vapor detectors. The electric fence was installed around the perimeter, and CRPF watchtowers were built at red Cross Road and Raisina Road.
The measurements in the new building are comparable.
The perimeter wall of the new structure has been increased to more than 20 meters. The electric fence has been increased, and the main access and departure points have been engineered such that no unauthorized vehicle may enter, reducing the possibility of another 2001-style assault.
According to a high-ranking member of the security team, "additional personnel from the delhi Police have been deployed in the parliament complex as a part of the security along with the watch and ward division of Parliament."
However, Wednesday's attempt demonstrated how easily someone may not only get through many levels of security but also do so while carrying a smoke canister. parliament, as expected, has begun a security examination.
"It was a complete overhaul of the security apparatus in the parliament complex," a senior official who worked in the secretariat in 2001 stated. "After Indira Gandhi's assassination, the parliament complex was secured and outside vehicles were not allowed to use the last stretch of the Sansad Marg, where the old parliament building stood," said the individual who did not want to be identified.
That was thought to be enough until the terror assault inside the parliament building on december 13, 2001.
Only three gates remained open after the attack for authorized cars. Two more were closed after terrorists utilized one of them.
RF tag readers, which could also record the movement of tag holders, were installed throughout the ancient parliament building, as were dozens of CCTV cameras. A sniffer dog squad was formed as an added layer of protection.
At least five wedge barriers that can be activated in a matter of seconds to prevent a car from entering the top security zones, as well as a set of vehicle crash barriers to safeguard the parking spot for the PM's automobiles, were built.
Following the submission of a series of review reports to the house authorities, public admission was restricted to only one gate, with the exit to Vijay Chowk designated solely for MPs. All gates were also outfitted with cutting-edge technology, such as portable explosive vapor detectors. The electric fence was installed around the perimeter, and CRPF watchtowers were built at red Cross Road and Raisina Road.
The measurements in the new building are comparable.
The perimeter wall of the new structure has been increased to more than 20 meters. The electric fence has been increased, and the main access and departure points have been engineered such that no unauthorized vehicle may enter, reducing the possibility of another 2001-style assault.
According to a high-ranking member of the security team, "additional personnel from the delhi Police have been deployed in the parliament complex as a part of the security along with the watch and ward division of Parliament."
However, Wednesday's attempt demonstrated how easily someone may not only get through many levels of security but also do so while carrying a smoke canister. parliament, as expected, has begun a security examination.