Rajya Sabha pays tributes to those killed in Parliament terror attack

Rajya Sabha today paid rich tributes to security personnel and a CPWD employee killed during the terror attack on Parliament on December 13, 2001.
   
When the House met for the day, Chairman Hamid Ansari mentioned that Sunday would mark the 8th anniversary of the dastardly attack.
   
"I am sure, the whole House will join me in condemning this incident in unequivocal terms. We once again reiterate our firm resolve to fight terrorism with determination and re-dedicate ourselves to protect the sovereignty and integrity of our nation," he said.
   
Two staff of Parliament security service from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, five Delhi Police personnel and a woman constable of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed in the terrorist attack. A gardener of the CPWD also lost his life in the incident.
    
The House observed a minute's silence as a mark of respect to the memory of those who lost their lives in the attack.