New Delhi, April 4 -- In a major crackdown on vehicle theft, Delhi Police have arrested two habitual auto-lifters from Rohini district and recovered 18 stolen two-wheelers along with illegal arms and other stolen items, officials said.

The operation led to the recovery of 18 stolen two-wheelers, three mobile phones, one country-made pistol with a live cartridge, and several other stolen items, including a vacuum cleaner, books, and bags.

The arrests were carried out under the supervision of ACP Ramphool Meena of Prashant Vihar.

In the first case, a special team from PS Budh Vihar, led by Inspector Sandeep Godara and comprising Head Constables Vikas Sangwan, Kuldeep, Mandeep, and Rajesh, arrested Bittu alias Manta alias Bitto from his h...