Police arrest man wanted in multiple robbery, firing cases

Delhi Police arrested a 22-year-old alleged criminal wanted in multiple robbery and firing cases and recovered an illegal semi-automatic pistol from his possession.

Dhruv alias Raj alias Toofan, a resident of Jahangir Puri, was held from the Bhalswa Dairy area in north Delhi. Police said he was wanted in four cases of robbery and firing registered at different police stations.

The arrest was made following a tip-off received on March 13 that Dhruv, who allegedly carries an illegal firearm and is active in criminal activities, would come near Bhalswa Dairy Jheel on Golf Course Road to meet his associates. The team laid a trap and apprehended him. During a search, police recovered a loaded semi-automatic pistol along with two cartridges of 7.65 mm calibre from his possession.

The weapon and ammunition were seized, and a case under relevant sections of the Arms Act was registered against him.