Parliament breach: Lalit Jha, ‘mastermind’ behind the act, sent to 7-day custody

Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind behind the Parliament breach has been sent to 7-day police custody on Friday. The Delhi police produced Jha before the court and sought a 15-day custody based on the severity of the incident.

Police told the court Jha was the mastermind of the Parliament security breach incident.

Though the police had arrested four people in connection with the incident on Wednesday, Jha, who was on the run was arrested on Thursday. Reportedly, he had surrendered before the police.

Jha, who worked as a teacher in Kolkata, is believed to be a quiet man. His neighbours and family members are still in shocking over the recent developments.

The other four arrested by the police are already in police custody.

More details awaited.