New Delhi, March 11 The Delhi Police have arrested two members of the Chhenu gang, who are wanted in a jewelry theft case worth Rs 70 lakh in Rajasthan, an official said on Wednesday.
The accused have been identified as Rashid alias Sonu (35), who has over 21 criminal cases against him, and Fahim alias Danny (30). Police said that both were apprehended near a hospital while scouting for a target.
Two illegal firearms, five live cartridges, and a car were seized from their possession.
According to the police, a team received information on March 5 that members of an interstate gang of robbers and burglars, who had recently joined the Chhenu gang, were planning a crime in the area.
"Acting on the tip-off, a team laid a trap near Guru Gobind Singh Hospital during the night of March 5 and 6. A car with two occupants approached the area. The occupants attempted to flee but were overpowered by the police team after a brief scuffle," the officer said.
During interrogation, the accused initially tried to mislead the investigators but later revealed that they had hidden firearms in the car and were looking for a target in the area.
A search of the car led to the recovery of a pistol loaded with four live cartridges from Rashid and a country-made pistol with one live cartridge from Fahim, the officer added.
Police said that Rashid was also wanted in a burglary case registered at the Vidhayak Puri police station in Jaipur, Rajasthan, where gold and silver jewelry and cash worth around Rs 70 lakh were stolen earlier this year. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.