Delhi Police nab two Arsh Dalla gang members, hand grenade, pistol recovered

Delhi Police arrested two members of the Arsh Dalla gang averting a potentially major incident near the Pragati Maidan area. One of the gangsters was about to use a live hand grenade, and the other had already fired a shot at the police before they were apprehended.

The incident took place on Outer Ring Road near Pragati Maidan in the early hours of Thursday, where a police team comprising circle inspector and the Special Cell, intervened.

When he was being asked to surrender, one of the accused fired at the police, and the second one tried to use a live hand grenade.

The team of police acted vigilantly and took control of them before they could lose out on the situation. 

Shooters arrested through a tip-off

Delhi Police Special Cell officials informed that two shooters of the Arsh Dalla gang were apprehended based on a tip-off received through sources.

"The team intercepted the duo on Outer Ring Road and when they were asked to surrender, one of the miscreants fired a gunshot towards the police team. Suddenly, the second gangster took out a live hand grenade from his bag but before he could pull the safety pin, however, they were overpowered by the team," officials said.

They added, "A live hand grenade, a pistol, and 5 live cartridges were recovered from their possession."  

A case has also been lodged under the Arms Act against both the apprehended, and further investigation is underway.

Who is Arsh Dalla?

Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla had links with international terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He was declared a designated terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after it found his involvement in heinous crimes such as murder, extortion and targeted killings besides terror activities.

(With inputs from ANI)