Delhi Police arrest two armed men in Shahdara, recover pistols and cartridges
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Seemapuri beat staff arrested two men carrying illegal country-made pistols in separate operations on the same day — both suspects allegedly tried to flee on spotting patrol teams. The back-to-back recoveries point to a targeted anti-weapons drive in Shahdara's eastern localities.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested two men on 17 July 2026 in separate operations under the jurisdiction of Police Station Seemapuri, Shahdara .
Two country-made pistols and two live cartridges were recovered in total.
First accused: Sohil (19) , resident of New Seemapuri ; FIR No.
452/2026 registered.
Second accused: Rishikant (22) , resident of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh ; FIR No.
451/2026 registered.
Both cases filed under Section 25 of the Arms Act ; investigation ongoing to trace the source of the weapons.
Delhi Police arrested two men in separate operations on Friday, 17 July 2026, after recovering two country-made pistols and two live cartridges from their possession. Both arrests were made by beat staff of Police Station Seemapuri in the Shahdara district, and two cases have been registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act.
First Arrest: New Seemapuri
Head Constables Ajeet and Rinku were on patrol near Kabristan Road, MCD Park, New Seemapuri, when they noticed a suspicious individual who allegedly attempted to flee on spotting the patrol team. He was chased and apprehended. A search of the accused yielded one country-made pistol and one live cartridge from the left pocket of his trousers.
The accused was identified as Sohil (19), a resident of New Seemapuri, Delhi. FIR No. 452/2026 was registered at Seemapuri Police Station, and investigation was assigned to Head Constable Rujudeen.
Second Arrest: Jhilmil Industrial Area
Later the same day, Head Constable Monu and Constable Vikram were patrolling near the Railway Line at A-Block, Jhilmil Industrial Area, when they spotted another individual who allegedly tried to escape after noticing the police team. He was apprehended, and a search led to the recovery of one country-made pistol and one live cartridge.
The second accused was identified as Rishikant (22), a resident of Bhandwa Sawran village in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. FIR No. 451/2026 was registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act, with investigation assigned to Head Constable Devender.
What the Police Said
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Rajendra Prasad Meena stated that the arrests were part of the police's 'continuous drive against illegal possession of firearms and to maintain peace and public safety in the area.' The DCP's press release credited the 'prompt action, vigilance and professional policing' of the Seemapuri beat staff for the recoveries.
Officials added that the 'timely action of the police prevented the possible misuse of these illegal weapons and enhanced public safety in the area.'
Investigation Ongoing
Police said further investigation is underway to establish the source of the recovered firearms and to determine whether either accused was involved in any other criminal activity. This comes amid a broader crackdown by Delhi Police units on illegal weapons circulating in the capital's eastern districts.
Point of View
But mapping the weapons back to a manufacturer or distributor would represent a meaningful disruption.
NationPress
17 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the two men arrested by Delhi Police on 17 July 2026?
The two accused were Sohil (19) , a resident of New Seemapuri, Delhi, and Rishikant (22) , a resident of Bhandwa Sawran village in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. Both were arrested in separate operations by beat staff of Police Station Seemapuri in Shahdara.
What was recovered from the accused?
Police recovered one country-made pistol and one live cartridge from each accused, totalling two pistols and two cartridges across both operations.
Under which law were the cases registered?
Both FIRs — No. 451/2026 and No. 452/2026 — were registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act at Seemapuri Police Station.
What is Section 25 of the Arms Act?
Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, deals with the punishment for acquiring, possessing, or carrying firearms or ammunition without a valid licence. Conviction can attract imprisonment of up to three years, which may extend to seven years in certain aggravated circumstances.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Police said the investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the recovered firearms and to verify whether either accused is linked to other criminal activities. The cases have been assigned to Head Constables Rujudeen and Devender respectively.
