New Delhi, Dec 17 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday wrote to all the MPs over the December 13 Parliament Security breach incident saying that it is a matter of "great concern", and he has formed a "high-powered committee" to review various aspects of security in the Parliament complex and formulate an action plan.

In a letter to Lok Sabha members, Birla said: "The unfortunate incident that took place inside the House on 13 December, 2023 is a matter of grave concern for all of us." He also said that we expressed our collective concern over this incident in the House and on the same day, he discussed with the leaders of all parties as to how to strengthen the security arrangements in Parliament. 

"Some of the important suggestions made during the meeting have been implemented immediately," the Speaker said.   "A high-level Inquiry Committee has been constituted for an in-depth investigation of the incident that took place inside the House. The Committee has started working. The report of this Committee will soon be shared with the House," Birla said.  He also said that he has also constituted a High Powered Committee which will review various aspects of security in the Parliament Complex and formulate a concrete action plan to ensure that such incidents do not recur.  He also cited several previous incidents in the House in the past.