New Delhi, March 30 -- Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly showing off a pistol and live cartridges on social media to "create fear and gain attention".

The accused, identified as Ritik Kharab, a resident of VPO Mundela Khurd, Delhi, was nabbed by the Special Staff team of Dwarka District on Monday. During the operation, police recovered a sophisticated pistol and two live cartridges from him.

A case has been registered against him at Jaffarpur Kalan police station under Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act.

According to police, Ritik got married in Sonipat in 2024 but divorced mutually in May 2025 due to disputes. Seeking revenge against his former in-laws, he obtained the weapon from one Jitu, a resident of Bhonds...