India, Feb. 6 -- The Delhi Police arrested a 19-year-old delivery executive from Dwarka who was allegedly carrying a country-made pistol and displaying photographs with the weapon on Instagram and WhatsApp to create fear and influence among his peers. The arrest was made by the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Dwarka district following sustained social media patrolling and technical surveillance.

The accused, identified as Sameer, a resident of Suraj Vihar, Kakrola, was apprehended from Sector 17, Dwarka. A loaded country-made single-shot pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from his possession. Police said he was allegedly on the way to commit a crime when he was intercepted.

Dwarka district Deputy Commissioner of Police Ankit S...