A history-sheeter, who was wanted in several cases, and his two associates were arrested and a stolen car and three knives seized from their possession in Shamlimar Garden area here, police said today.
Farooq, Abdul, both residents of Seemapuri in Delhi, and Rohel, a resident of Shalimar Garden, were arrested last night on a tip off, they said.
"Farooq is a history-sheeter and wanted in several cases in Uttar Pradesh. Delhi Police was also looking for him. He also has several cases of loot, theft registered against him at Seempuri police station in Delhi.
"We have informed Delhi Police about Farooq's arrest," said a senior police officer.
We laid a trap and arrested them when they were heading towards Shalimar Garden, he said, adding Farooq's associates Abdul and Rohel have also several cases registered against them.
