An unidentified man was apprehended after scaling a boundary wall of the Parliament complex in New Delhi on Friday, August 22, 2025, at around 6:30 AM. The intruder gained access to the premises by climbing a tree and vaulting over the wall, only to be swiftly detained by alert security personnel and handed over to the Delhi Police for interrogation, official sources confirmed.

The incident has triggered a high-level probe, with multiple central agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Delhi Police’s Special Cell, questioning the man to uncover his motives. “He used the tree as a makeshift ladder to breach the perimeter before security forces intervened,” a police source revealed. “The IB and Special Cell are conducting a thorough investigation to determine whether this was a deliberate act or an isolated incident.”

This breach has reignited concerns about the security of the Parliament complex, especially as it coincides with the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament, a grim reminder of past vulnerabilities. It also evokes memories of the December 13, 2023, incident when two men infiltrated the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors’ gallery, releasing yellow smoke canisters, while two others staged a similar act outside, raising widespread alarm.

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The timing and audacity of Friday’s breach have prompted authorities to review and strengthen security protocols around the Parliament. Sources indicate that the ongoing interrogation aims to ascertain whether the intruder acted alone or had accomplices, and whether the breach was motivated by personal reasons or posed a broader threat. The incident has sparked discussions about enhancing surveillance and fortifying the Parliament’s perimeter to prevent future violations, as the nation watches closely for updates on this unfolding investigation.

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