After sustained interrogation, the accused revealed that the deceased was friends with the sister of the one of the accused.
The action was followed by CCTV analysis in which the suspected trio were seen roaming in the area, said a police official.
Subsequently, Khan made threatening calls to the victim, demanding an additional ₹10 lakh, which the victim paid.
Earlier, in the early hours on March 10, the car of a property dealer was fired upon by unidentified assailants in Najafgarh.
During questioning, the accused revealed that they had attacked the victims for their abusive remarks against them, police said.
The arrests led to the seizure of a sophisticated pistol, two country-made pistols, and five bullets. One of the arrested gangsters was involved in making extortion calls to a politician, the police said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Metro) Hareshwar Swami praised the initiative, stating that while solving heinous crimes remains a priority, such efforts are equally important in bringing relief and happiness to the common people.
It was yesterday around 9 PM that a call regarding a murder of an elderly woman, 65, was received at Dayalpur police station.
Based on the statement of the witness, an FIR, under sections of BNS, including attempt to murder, was registered at the Jahangirpuri police station.
Based on a secret input, the team stopped the scooty at Sector 23, Rohini. During the checking, the consignment of heroin was recovered from the vehicle.
