Five person apprehended following an exchange of fire in Shakarpur area of Delhi

New Delhi: Five persons have been apprehended following an exchange of fire in Shakarpur area of Delhi. Two of them are from Punjab, three are from Kashmir. Weapons and other incriminating materials recovered, said DCP Special Cell Pramod Kushwaha.

Delhi Police said that the group was backed by ISI for Narcoterrorism. The name of the terror organisation is yet to be confirmed.

One of the 5 people arrested in Shakarpur, following an exchange of fire, is suspected to be linked with murder of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh in Punjab. His role is being identified, said Delhi Police.

Delhi: Visuals from Shakarpur where five persons have been arrested following an encounter. According to Delhi Police, the group was backed by ISI for narcoterrorism. pic.twitter.com/X4dc4Q0xfT

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