New Delhi, May 6 -- A suspected arms supplier linked to the notorious Prince Teotia Gang was apprehended after a brief exchange of fire with Delhi Police's Special Staff in the early hours of Tuesday on Bandh Road, Fatehpur Beri, officials said.

According to Delhi Police, "In the intervening night of May 5-6, at around 2 am, a team of Special Staff, South District, acting on secret information, apprehended an arms supplier/gang member, associated with the notorious Prince Teotia Gang, after a brief exchange of fire on Bandh Road, Fatehpur Beri."

The accused, identified as Manoj Hathodi, was on a motorcycle when the police team signalled him to stop.

Instead of complying, he attempted to flee and opened fire on the police party. During ...