Technical glitch triggers security alarm at Parliament

A technical glitch, apparently caused by strong wind, led to a boom barrier falling down at an entry gate of Parliament, which activated the security alarm and a quick reaction team (QRT) being mobilised on Monday. Senior officials of the CISF, which is responsible for the protection of the Parliament House complex, rushed to the spot, assessed the situation and found that there was no security threat, sources said. Normal vehicle movement through the gate, near the Vijay Chowk, was resumed after some time.