New Delhi, March 16 A technical malfunction, apparently caused by strong winds, led to a boom barrier falling down at an entry gate of the Parliament, which activated the security alarm and a quick reaction team (QRT) being mobilized on Monday.
Senior officials of the Central Industrial Security Force, which is responsible for the protection of the Parliament House complex, rushed to the spot and assessed the situation, finding that there was no security threat, sources said.
Normal vehicle movement through the gate, near Vijay Chowk, was resumed after some time.
Sources said the boom barrier, which prevents direct vehicle entry unless lifted, came down automatically, apparently due to a technical malfunction caused by strong winds.
However, a detailed investigation was underway to determine whether the boom barrier came down due to strong winds or its inability to read the entry sticker of a car that was entering the complex at that time, sources said.
A QRT, which was stationed nearby, was immediately mobilized, but it soon returned to its original location once it was determined that the security issue was a technical malfunction.
"All security protocols were followed during the period," a source said.
The CISF was brought in to guard the Parliament building located in central Delhi in May 2024, following a security breach in December 2023.
The paramilitary force, which functions under the Union home ministry, has deployed about 3,300 personnel to guard the complex. The CISF contingent also includes firefighters and disaster response teams.