NEW DELHI, March 21 -- Delhi Police arrested seven people in its crackdown against illegal arms supply and betting racket, seizing property worth crores, officials said on Saturday.

According to police, on March 19, an accused, Amit (37) was arrested in Tajpur Kalan with a firearm and cartridges.

"His interrogation led to the arrest of the mastermind, Pardeep Kumar alias Neetu (37), a bad character of the area with multiple criminal cases registered against him. His associates Sahil (26) and Vikash (25) were also arrested," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.

A search of the premises revealed a cache of weapons, including a shotgun, two illegal pistols, a revolver, and 22 live cartridges of various calibres. ...