New Delhi: A year after the audacious terrorist strike on the Parliament House, a Rs 100 crore high-tech security system is being installed in the House to prevent such attacks with introduction of laser-sensitive identity cards and vehicle number plates under consideration.

The proposed three-tier system would include an upgraded closed-circuit television network covering the entire premises and jammers at selected places.

The security inside Parliament House, however, will remain with Ward and Ward, which has been carrying out this responsibility since the British days, informed sources said on January 19.

Special devices are expected to be put in place at the outer gates of Parliament that could be activated to halt a speeding vehicle from entering the precincts. All identity cards and vehicle number plates could have laser-readable strips when the new system is put together.

Vehicles other than those of the Prime Minister and other very very important persons (VVIPs) would be inspected manually after they enter the premises.

Security was tightened after the December 13, 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament and vehicle entry regulated to stall any unauthorised entry.

PTI