New Delhi: The Delhi Police is likely to be removed from frisking and security check duties at the Parliament House Complex following the security breach in Parliament on December 13. The responsibilities shall be transferred to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
“‘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) (sic),” a recent Union Home Ministry survey said.
According to sources, after the final approval and deployment of the CISF, the Delhi Police will either be removed from security duty on Parliament premises or much fewer police personnel could be deployed. Notably, the CISF is responsible for the security of all government buildings and sensitive projects across India.
A survey has been planned for regular deployment of CISF in the Security Wing and Fire Wing at Parliament premises and its building, with DIG CISF tasked with leading it. “It is requested to detail other members of the joint survey board including an officer with technical expertise. An officer of CISF Fire Wing may also be detailed in consultation with the Fire Directorate. The survey board may be directed to conduct the survey instructions/ guidelines issued from time to time on conducting surveys in association with representative(s) of the Parliament Secretariat,” an official communication of the CISF said, News18 reported.
On completion, the survey reports for the Security and Fire wings will be submitted and a final approval will be given for the deployment.
Apart from that, the Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated the process of filling up the post of Joint Secretary (Security) in the Lok Sabha Secretariat on a deputation basis. The post has been vacant for the last 45 days. The Joint (Security) heads all the security at the Parliament premises.
It is expected that the government will soon also fill up the post of DG CRPF as the force is also involved in parliament security. Anish Dayal, DG ITBP, has been holding an additional charge of DG CRPF. A letter has been sent to all states and Union Territories seeking names at the level of IG rank for the post, teh report added.
