New Delhi, Dec 5 (PTI) Two members of the Bawana ganag were arrested from south west Delhi, a Delhi police officer said on Thursday.

Rakesh (48) and Akhil (28) were arrested from Chanakya Palace area on Wednesday, he said.

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The police recovered three country-made pistols, including a sophisticated firearm and four live cartridges, with their arrest, according to the officer.

Rakesh, a parole jumper in a murder case has been involved in eight criminal cases, including murder, robbery, and extortion, the officer said.

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He initially took to crime to avenge his uncle's murder but later expanded his criminal activities for financial gain, the officer added.

Akhil, an associate of the gang, has a record of 12 offenses, including murder and robbery, the officer said.

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