SecretService – Bharat Pulse News

The White House was briefly placed under lockdown on Tuesday after a mobile phone was thrown over its outer fence. The incident occurred around noon while media personnel and staff were present on the North Lawn. Secret Service agents responded quickly by clearing the area and escorting reporters inside the main building. Phone Declared Harmless, Lockdown Lifted Security teams investigated the object and confirmed that only a phone had been thrown and no individual had breached the premises. The device was found to pose no threat, and the lockdown was lifted shortly thereafter. Public access areas around the White House, including parts of Pennsylvania Avenue, were also reopened following the clearance. Reporters Temporarily Sheltered Reporters and camera crews, who were waiting for scheduled briefings, were ushered into the White House press room as a precaution. No injuries were reported, and all operations resumed within minutes of the all-clear signal. Reinforcing White House Security Protocols While no damage or security breach occurred, the incident highlights the high alert level maintained around the US President’s residence. The Secret Service treats any unusual object or behavior near the perimeter as a potential threat, triggering immediate lockdown procedures if needed. White House officials later clarified that the lockdown was purely precautionary and no foul play was involved. The individual who threw the phone is being identified and questioned as part of routine follow-up.

White House Lockdown After Phone Thrown Over Fence

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