New Delhi, December 14
Paying respect to these killed in terrorist attack, Parliament was today adjourned till Tuesday after adopting resolutions condemning the “cowardly terrorist attack on the Parliament House yesterday.

In the Lok Sabha, the resolution was moved by Speaker G.M.C. Balayogi while in the Rajya Sabha, it was moved by Chairman Krishan Kant.

The two Houses then observed silence as a mark of respect to those killed in the terrorist attack.

Sending condolences to the bereaved families, the resolution said “Let us rededicate ourselves to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country at all costs”.

“The cult of violence and hatred promoted by senseless elements, having no faith in democratic institutions has claimed seven innocent lives,” the resolution pointed out.

As soon as the Lok Sabha assembled, Mr Balayogi read out a statement which outlined the events of yesterday. He said a terrorists suicide squad made a cowardly attack on Parliament and managed to enter its precincts. However, their attempt to enter the building was thwarted by the timely action of brave security staff of the CRPF, Delhi Police, ITBP and the Parliament watch and ward security.

Mr Balayogi said while five terrorists were killed by the security staff, one C.R.P.F., women constable, four men of the Delhi police and a officer of the watch and ward staff laid down their lives while keeping the terrorists at bay.

The House welcomed the remark with thumping of desks.

“In their death, these valiant security personnel have set the highest standards of selfless courage and bravery. Our hearts reach out to the families of these martyrs in this hour of their supreme personal loss. Several security personnel and other persons including mediapersons, have also been injured in this attack. We wish them speedy recovery,” the statement said.