New Delhi, April 6 -- The Canadian Parliament went into lockdown on Saturday after a man barricaded himself inside, prompting authorities to urge the public to 'hide'.

Ottawa Police and Parliamentary Protective Services arrived at the East Block of Parliament Hill on Wellington Street just before 3 p.m. However, alert was issued at 2.45 p.m asking people inside to "seek shelter in the nearest room. Close and lock all doors and hide," as per a report by CTV News.

Responding to the crisis, Ottawa Police posted on X, There is an ongoing police operation on Parliament Hill at the moment. Please avoid the area. There is no further information. Updates to follow.

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