New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested a 37-year-old sharpshooter who was wanted in multiple criminal cases, officials said on Friday.

The accused identified as Aiman, a resident of the Bhalswa Dairy area, was declared a proclaimed offender by a court in Punjab, they added.

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"Aiman was involved in nine criminal cases, including extortion, attempt to murder and under the Arms Act. He worked as a sharpshooter for a notorious gangster," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Satish Kumar.

Acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Aiman from a rented accommodation in the Bhalswa Dairy area, the DCP said.

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