Details emerged of the high-stakes operation: tipped off about the suspects’ presence, CO Anil Kaprwan’s team laid siege. The duo, cornered, unleashed a barrage at officers, who fired back judiciously. Sanju’s leg injury led to his swift capture; Gaurav surrendered amid the chaos.

Both men carry heavy baggage—Sanju, a fixture in Mathura-Agra underworld with cases piling up, and Gaurav with his own criminal trail. Seized items paint a vivid picture: the getaway bike, Sanju’s tamancha loaded with ammo including an empty shell, and Gaurav’s stray cartridge.

As the duo faces grilling, police aim to dismantle their operations. The Holi shooting FIR at Refinery thana had galvanized a manhunt, now culminating in triumph. Residents applaud the bravery, hoping it signals the end of such festive violence. Yet, questions linger: who else pulled strings in this bloody episode?

This victory underscores Uttar Pradesh police’s resolve against organized crime, promising safer celebrations ahead.

Acting on a tip-off about suspicious movements, a team from Dwarka South police station laid a trap near a popular marketplace. The suspect, caught loading contraband into a bag, was overpowered after a brief scuffle. Items confiscated include a .32 bore pistol, a revolver, 15 cartridges, and prohibited explosives residue.

The 28-year-old detainee, hailing from Uttar Pradesh but operating in Delhi for over a year, confessed during preliminary questioning to sourcing arms from neighboring states. Police sources indicate he catered to small-time extortionists and robbers plaguing southwest Delhi.

Community leaders welcomed the news, urging sustained vigilance. ‘We’ve seen too many youth falling prey to gun culture,’ said a local councillor. Investigators are now tracing the supply chain, raiding potential accomplices’ locations simultaneously.

Digital footprints from the suspect’s phone have yielded crucial leads, including encrypted chats with suppliers. As the investigation deepens, Delhi Police promises more such operations to dismantle arms rackets. This arrest not only removes weapons from streets but also sends a strong message to criminals lurking in shadows.