New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- The Outer North District unit of the Delhi Police on Friday announced it has thwarted a planned assassination plot with the apprehension of five operatives linked to an overseas-based fugitive criminal.

Detailing the seizure, police noted that officers recovered a cache of lethal hardware and transit logistics.

"Delhi Police's Outer North District unit has foiled a murder plot with the arrest of five shooters linked to wanted international criminal Vicky Haddal. A cache of illegal weapons, live ammunition, and a stolen motorcycle used for recce and transit have been recovered from their possession," Delhi Police stated.

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