In a surprising turn of events, Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind behind the recent security breach in the parliament, has surrendered to the Delhi Police. Sources reveal that Jha voluntarily went to the police station on Kartavya Path, renaming the boulevard as the "Path of Duty," located in the heart of Delhi. After being formally arrested, Jha has been handed over to the Special Cell by the New Delhi District Police.

Jha, a teacher based in Kolkata, had been on the run for nearly two days before being apprehended in Delhi. Sources claim that Jha had traveled via bus to Rajasthan's Nagaur through Neemrana and stayed at a hotel with two friends. Upon learning that the police were searching for him, he returned to Delhi. Today, he arrived at the police station accompanied by a person named Mahesh, according to sources.

Yesterday's security breach incident involved four individuals who have since been arrested. Sagar and Manoranjan were able to smuggle smoke bombs into the Lok Sabha proceedings and set them off. Meanwhile, Neelam Devi and Amol Shinde, who were unable to obtain passes, staged a protest outside the parliament building by shouting slogans and waving smoke canisters until they were apprehended.

Lalit Jha, who likewise failed to obtain a visitors' pass, recorded the incident on his cellphone and shared it on social media. He also provided a copy to an associate running a non-profit organization in Kolkata, according to investigators.

Investigations have revealed that the group's motive behind the unprecedented "smoke protest" was to draw attention to issues such as unemployment, the plight of farmers, and the situation in Manipur. They believed that creating a flashy spectacle in parliament would lead to a discussion on these matters. The group, identified as members of the Facebook page "Fans of Bhagat Singh," wanted their concerns highlighted.

Investigators have stated that there is no evidence suggesting an organized terror group's involvement in this plot. However, the Delhi Police argued in court that further investigation is needed, primarily to determine the motive behind the incident. They raised concerns over whether the purpose of the security breach was solely to express a viewpoint or if it was part of a larger plan.

In light of these developments, the court granted the Delhi Police a two-week custody of the four individuals arrested. The accused have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

As the investigation progresses, authorities are working to gather more evidence and ascertain the full extent of the security breach incident. The incident has raised questions about the efficiency of parliamentary security and the need for enhanced measures to prevent such breaches in the future.