New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) A man who appeared in a viral social media video firing a country-made pistol in the air has been arrested with an illegal firearm and live cartridges in Northeast Delhi, police said on Tuesday.

The accused, identified as Salman alias Sallu (23), a resident of Kachchi Kardampuri, was traced after his appearance in the video.

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Acting on a tip-off, a trap was laid in the Kardampuri area on July 12 and Salman was apprehended.

One country-made pistol ('desi katta') and eight live cartridges were recovered from his possession, the police said.

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During interrogation, Salman confessed to the firing seen in the viral video and disclosed the source of the weapon, the police added.

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