Delhi: Two arrested with illegal weapons in Dwarka

New Delhi, June 10: Two friends who wanted to become "satta" operators have been arrested in Dwarka area of the city for allegedly carrying illegal weapons, police said on Monday. The accused have been identified as Vishal Gupta (25), a resident of Dwarka, and Pravesh (25), a resident Uttam Nager, they said.

"The accused were arrested on Saturday from near Kakrola in Dwarka. One pistol and two live rounds were seized from Pravesh, while one country-made pistol and two live rounds were seized from Vishal," said Anto Alphonse, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka).

During interrogation, they said that couple of months back they got an idea to become "satta" (gambling) operator and procured the illegal weapons, the officer added.

PTI