India, Feb. 16 -- A 22-year-old alleged shooter linked to the Kaushal Chaudhary gang, who police claim was tasked with eliminating a Burari-based businessman as part of an organised extortion conspiracy, was arrested in Delhi's Dwarka, an official said on Sunday. The accused, Kuldeep Singh of Bhalswa Dairy, was arrested following a targeted surveillance operation in Dwarka, he said.

Police said Singh is suspected to be a key operative and principal assailant linked to gang members operating from abroad.

During his arrest, police recovered one PX-30 automatic pistol, a 7.65 mm sophisticated pistol and five live cartridges from his possession. A stolen scooter, allegedly being used by the accused, was also seized. A case under relevant pr...