Five with terror group links arrested after shootout in east Delhi, say police

Five people allegedly belonging to different terrorist organisations have been arrested in Delhi.

The men were nabbed following a shootout with police in east Delhi on Monday.

The exchange of fire took place in the national capital's Shakarpur area around 7am.

Police said that the two of those held are from Punjab while three are from Kashmir.

Police added that they recovered weapons and other incriminating materials from them.

Police further said that the probe is at an early stage and all information related to suspects is being verified.

The arrested men include Shabbir Ahmed, Ayub Pathan, Riyaz, Gurjeet Singh and Sukhdeep Singh.

Police added that the group was backed by Pakistan's ISI for narcoterrorism.