New Delhi, June 16 -- Delhi Police Special Cell on Tuesday uncovered a major Pakistan-backed terror and criminal network operating in the national capital and arrested seven individuals in connection with the case.

According to police, the accused were working at the behest of Pakistan-based handlers Shahzad Bhatti and his associate Ajmal Gujjar.

The syndicate was involved in smuggling illegal weapons, ammunition and narcotics from Pakistan through Punjab and supplying them across Delhi-NCR.

Police recovered five pistols, 41 live cartridges, seven mobile phones and a Scorpio SUV.

The gang used social media platforms to lure young people into its network.

Recruits were allegedly enticed with promises of quick money and the glamour of ...