The Lok Sabha witnessed chaos on December 13, 2023. Two unidentified persons were detained after they jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber, while the Winter Session of the Parliament was underway.
The incident happened on a day when the nation marked the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack.
Here's a complete timeline of what happened in Lok Sabha.
MP speaking
West Bengal BJP MP Khagen Murmu was speaking in the Lok Sabha and two unidentified persons jumped into the House chamber from the visitors' gallery.
MPs rushed out of the HouseSoon after the incident unfolded, the Members of Parliament (MPs) rushed out of the House. The two unidentified persons sprayed some gas.
Delhi Police detained both the accused
Later, the Delhi Police detained both the accused from inside and identified them as Sagar Sharma (son of Shankarlal Sharma) and 35-year-old Manoranjan D.
Protestors outside the ParliamentTwo protestors, a man and a woman identified as Amol Shinde (25) and Neelam (42), were detained for protesting outside the Parliament building, carrying cans that emitted yellowish smoke.
The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, 'It is our collective responsibility to ensure the functioning of the House despite all adversities.'