The Shiites unleashed terror on other security operatives when tear- gas canisters were fired to disperse them. It was reported that the dreaded Shiite members overpowered the policemen at the gate, collected one of their guns and shot the two security operatives.

They entered the main entrance and vandalised the gatehouse, they also burnt three vehicles and destroyed many others.

The gates to all the National Assembly premises have been closed as staff and other accredited persons ran for dear lives.