New Delhi, October 30 (PTI) A 30-year-old alleged member of the Kala Assaudiya-Himanshu Bhau gang, who was declared a proclaimed offender in murder and dacoity cases, has been arrested in south Delhi, officials said on Friday.
Police said they seized a sophisticated pistol and five live cartridges from the accused, identified as Manish alias Ajay alias Bhola, near Neem Karoli on Mandi Road in Jaunapur on the night of October 27 following a tip-off.
Officials registered a case under relevant sections of the Arms Act at the Fatehpur Beri police station.
Manish was wanted in two cases registered at Mundka police station, including a murder case and a dacoity case, in which he had been declared a proclaimed offender, they said.
He also has previous criminal involvements in cases registered at police stations in Delhi and Haryana, including those related to robbery, assault and illegal possession of firearms, police said.
Police are investigating the source of the recovered weapon and ammunition, his alleged association with the gang and the possible involvement of his associates in other criminal activities.
Further investigation is underway, they added. PTI SSJ ASD
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