In Brief: Pistol found in boy’s bag

New Delhi: A pistol without magazine was recovered from the schoolbag of a 10-year-old student in South West Delhi’s Najafgarh area. The boy thought it to be a toy and carried with him to the school. According to the police, the pistol was legally registered in the name of the boy’s father, who passed away a few months ago. The boy’s mother said she had kept the pistol outside to deposit it at a police station.

Man held for firing at shop

New Delhi: The police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly opening fire at a sweets shop here. Vishu, alias Kranti, was nabbed after a brief exchange of fire, the police said, adding that he was believed to be a shooter of the Kapil Sangwan, alias Nandu gang. On Friday, two assailants opened fire at a sweets shop in Tilak Nagar around 11.15 pm, according to officials. The police seized an automatic pistol and four empty cartridges from Kranti. Kranti, a resident of Kakrola village, is believed to be an active member of the Nandu gang.