Social Media Showdown: Illegal Firearms Lead to Arrest in Najafgarh

Vivek, a 30-year-old man, was arrested in the Najafgarh area for posting pictures with illegal firearms on social media. The police recovered a country-made pistol and a live cartridge from him. He was allegedly influenced by local gangsters, aiming to instill fear and gain influence.

A 30-year-old man named Vivek has been arrested in Najafgarh for posting images of illegal firearms on social media, according to statements made by the Delhi Police on Friday.

Vivek was apprehended on February 24 as he allegedly planned a crime. Authorities seized a country-made pistol and live ammunition from his possession.

Police say Vivek was influenced by local gangsters to partake in criminal activities. To wield power and intimidation, he regularly carried weapons and shared photos online. A close watch on his social media activities led to his arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)