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.