The Union Home Ministry has approved the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in the Parliament complex, according to a government order.
The decision comes days after the December 13 security breach in the Parliament. Eight Delhi police security personnel who were responsible for frisking and baggage scanning were suspended after the incident.
“In-principle approval of the competent authority is conveyed for carrying out the survey of the Parliament premises and its buildings for regular deployment of CISF (both Security Wing and Fire Wing) on comprehensive pattern under Government Building Security (GBS),” the order issued on December 20 said.
