New Delhi: A man allegedly preparing to target a rival Gogi gang member in Alipur was arrested at Kashmiri Gate with eight firearms and 30 live cartridges, Delhi Police said on Saturday.
Police identified him as a member of the Naveen Bali–Neeraj Bawana gang and said the North District team’s operation had averted a gang war.
DCP (North) Niharika Bhatt briefed the media on the arrest and recoveries.
Trap laid under Yudhishthir Setu
Acting on intelligence inputs, the team laid a trap under Yudhishthir Setu at Kashmiri Gate and apprehended the accused, police said. The intended target was a member of the rival Gogi gang in the Alipur area, according to police.
Eight firearms and stolen scooter recovered
The recovery comprised three semi-automatic pistols, five country-made pistols and a total of 30 live cartridges. Police also recovered a stolen scooter.
