Archive · 28 Nov 2025
CISF Enhances Parliament Security After 2023 Breach
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has increased security at the Parliament House Complex in New Delhi.
After a breach incident in 2023, the CISF took full control of security in May 2024.
They have deployed over 3,300 personnel who undergo strict training and assessments.
The CISF has also extended the posting tenure of these personnel from three to four years to ensure better familiarity with the complex.
The security measures include advanced training from elite units like the NSG and Indian Army, focusing on threats like drones and chemical attacks.
The CISF has introduced airport-style security checks and specialized units for fire and disaster management to ensure comprehensive safety.
CISF deployed over 3,300 personnel with rigorous training and assessments for Parliament security.
Posting tenure extended from three to four years for better familiarity and operational continuity.
Specialized training from NSG and Indian Army focuses on advanced threats like drones and CBRN incidents.
Advanced security measures include airport-style protocols, X-ray checks, and multi-level access verification.
Over 200 specialists dedicated to fire and disaster management ensure comprehensive preparedness.
- Who
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- What
- Enhanced security measures at Parliament House Complex
- When
- Implemented after a 2023 breach incident, formalized in May 2024
- Where
- Parliament House Complex, New Delhi
- Why
- To improve security and preparedness following a breach incident
- Number of Personnel Deployed
- Over 3,300
- Training Providers
- National Security Guard (NSG) and Indian Army
- Posting Tenure
- 4 years (extendable by 1 year)
- Specialized Units
- More than 200 fire and disaster management specialists
- Security Measures
- Airport-style protocols, advanced frisking, X-ray checks
- Assessment Requirements
- Psychological assessment, BPET, security clearance
