Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Delhi Teen Apprehended After Pistol-Flaunting Video Circulates Online
A video online appeared to show a teenager showing an illegal gun.
Delhi Police received information about the video on August 25.
Officers identified the 17-year-old boy from the video.
They conducted a raid and apprehended him.
Police said they found a country-made pistol with him.
This type of pistol is also called a desi katta.
A case was registered under the Arms Act on August 26.
Police said the investigation is continuing and the boy was dealt with according to the law.
Delhi Police apprehended a 17-year-old boy after a video showed him displaying an illegal firearm.
The video was widely circulated on social media, prompting police action.
Police identified the boy from the video and conducted a raid.
A country-made pistol, also called a desi katta, was recovered from him.
A case under relevant sections of the Arms Act was registered at Welcome police station on August 26.
- Who
- Delhi Police and a 17-year-old boy identified from the video.
- What
- The boy was apprehended, and police recovered a country-made pistol from him.
- When
- Police received information on August 25; the case was registered on August 26.
- Where
- Delhi, with the case registered at Welcome police station.
- Why
- Police acted after a video purportedly showing the boy displaying an illegal firearm circulated on social media.
- Apprehended person
- A 17-year-old boy
- Recovered weapon
- A country-made pistol, also known as a desi katta
- Source of information
- A video circulated on social media
- Police action date
- August 25
- Case registration date
- August 26
- Police station
- Welcome police station
- Legal provision
- Relevant sections of the Arms Act