Major security breach at Parliament as man scales wall, enters premises illegally

In 2023, Parliament faced a major security breach when two men jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery.

Written by: Analiza Pathak Edited by: Analiza Pathak

Updated: August 22, 2025, 12:52 PM IST

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In a serious security lapse, a man broke into the Parliament complex on Friday morning by climbing a tree and jumping over the wall. The incident happened around 6:30 am. Officials said the man managed to reach the Garuda Gate of the new Parliament building after scaling the wall from the Rail Bhavan side.

“He has since been handed over to Delhi Police for further interrogation. IB and Special Cell officers are questioning him to determine his motive,” said a source as quoted by the news agency PTI.

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat expressed concern over the incident. “This is a serious issue. Even with 24/7 security in place, climbing trees and scaling walls is a very serious matter. I believe that instead of just focusing on catching the culprits, it is more important to understand how such breaches happen so that security lapses are not repeated,” Bhagat told IANS. “We had already issued strict instructions earlier regarding such attacks. If security personnel act in this manner, it is a serious concern,” he added.

In 2023, Parliament faced a major security breach when two men jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery. They shouted slogans and released canisters that spread yellow smoke, causing panic inside the House.

The incident took place just a day after the Monsoon Session of Parliament ended. According to the Lok Sabha secretariat, the session ran from July 21 to August 21, during which 21 sittings were held, and the House completed 37 hours and 7 minutes of official business.