Inspired by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, man arrested for posting photos with arms on social media – ThePrint

New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) A 22-year-old man was arrested from Dwarka area here for posting his photos with illegal firearms on social media, police said on Saturday.

They said Akash was inspired by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and wanted to gain notoriety on social media by posting photos with firearms.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh said that a dedicated police team has been formed to keep a close watch on criminals active through various social media platforms.

“The team found a photo of one Akash posing with firearms on Instagram. His report was promptly followed up and information gathered to trace him,” Singh said.

Acting on a tip-off, Akash was caught from a place near Kair bus station on Mitraon Kair Road on October 15, the official said.

A country-made pistol and a live cartridge were seized from his possession and a case was registered under the Arms Act at Jaffarpur Kalan police station.

During interrogation, Akash revealed that he wanted to gain notoriety as Lawrence Bishnoi, another officer said.

He said he got the firearms from one Kalu about a month ago and posted the photos on Instagram to increase his popularity. The accused has more than 9,000 followers on Instagram, the officer said.

Police said Akash, a resident of Jhajjar in Haryana, studied up to class 12. PTI ALK RC

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