In Brief: Police tighten security in Delhi

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements and increased deployments across the city, particularly along its borders, ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, officials said on Monday. Over 2,500 police personnel were being deployed at Delhi's borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to maintain law and order, a senior police officer said. "We have stepped-up security at more than 10 entry points from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh into the national capital," the officer added. Security has also been increased in Central and New Delhi areas, he said. PTI

Two arms suppliers held

New Delhi:The Delhi Police has arrested two arms suppliers of 'Tillu Tajpuria' and 'Chhenu Pahalwan' gangs, an official said on Monday. Police recovered 10 firearms, 15 live cartridges, and a stolen motorcycle from their possession, he said. Based on a tip-off, one Ajay, was arrested near Delhi-Noida border on December 12. The accused has over 10 criminal cases registered against him, Deputy Commissioner of Police (crime branch) Sanjay Kumar Sain said. During interrogation, Ajay revealed that he was riding a stolen motorcycle and led to the recovery of a pistol and ammunition at his home in Sangam Vihar, the officer said. PTI