The Rajya Sabha observed silence as a mark of respect to the memory of those who lost their lives in the dastardly attack on the Parliament House by terrorists. Making a reference to the 14th Anniversary of the attack, Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari recalled the supreme sacrifices of the security personnel, including from the Parliament Security Service, five from Delhi Police and a lady constable of the CRPF, who laid down their lives, while preventing the entry of the terrorists inside the Parliament Building.
A gardener of the CPWD and cameraperson of ANI were also amongst those killed in the attack. The Chairman also reiterated the country’s resolve to fight terrorism with determination to protect the sovereignty and integrity.