New Delhi, India — Security around the Indian Parliament was significantly reinforced on Monday after protesters participating in the Crores Janata Party (CJP)-led ‘Chalo Parliament’ march advanced toward the Parliament complex during the opening day of the Monsoon Session.

According to India Today, tensions escalated when demonstrators attempted to breach police barricades near Parliament. In response, security personnel fired tear gas shells and carried out a baton charge to disperse the crowd and prevent protesters from entering the restricted area.

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