The CISF personnel have started assuming control of the parliament security, a process expected to be completed by the end of this week. The change comes shortly after the Home Ministry formed a panel to evaluate the potential for CISF to fully manage the security, including regulating the movement of MPs, VIPs, officials, and the media.
CISF begins assuming parliament security in a phased manner.
(Representational image: X/@megirish2001 | X/@AdhikariBN)
New Delhi: In a significant overhaul of security at the Parliament complex, CISF personnel have started assuming control, a process expected to be completed by the end of this week. This transition, announced by the Parliament Security Office, follows a recent directive from the Home Ministry.
The handover process began on Tuesday and involves the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) taking over various security responsibilities, including vehicular access and the issuance of passes. The change comes shortly after the Home Ministry formed a panel to evaluate the potential for CISF to fully manage the security, including regulating the movement of MPs, VIPs, officials, and the media.
CISF takes over most of the security operations at Parliament
According to an order from the office of the Joint Secretary (Security) in Parliament House, the CISF began overseeing pass checks at the flap gates of all buildings within the complex starting at 6 am on Tuesday. Additional responsibilities, including anti-sabotage checks, dog squad operations, and control of CCTV rooms, will transition to CISF on May 15. By May 20, the CISF will also manage vehicular access at key gates, the Communication Control Room, the pass section for both Houses, deployment and transport branches, and reception counters for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
However, it remains unclear who will oversee the lobbies, which include the chambers of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, as well as the main reception area.
A significant shift from security operations, in effect since 1929
This move marks a significant shift from the Parliament Security Service, which has been independently managing access control and security since its establishment by the Watch and Ward Committee in 1929. The service has historically operated under the direction of the Lok Sabha Speaker, with separate security directors for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Major shift after security breach in December
Until now, security at the Parliament complex has been a joint effort between the CISF and the Parliament Security Service. This collaboration was recently adjusted when the CISF replaced 150 Delhi Police personnel following a major security breach last December, during which intruders managed to enter Parliament Hall and set off smoke canisters.
Latest Stories
Follow us on social media
This post was originally published on 3rd party site mentioned in the title of this site