The Delhi Police has arrested two persons for allegedly opening fire at two bakery shops in outer Delhi's Rahola area.

According to senior police officials on Tuesday, the shootings took place on September 14. Following the firing incident, a purported social media post claiming the firings were carried out on behest of gangster Yogesh Tunda of the notorious Gogi gang went viral in connection with an extortion bid of Rs 5 crore.

Gangster Yogesh Tunda is also accused of killing a gangster Sunil Tillu Tajpuria in Tihar jail. According to reports, he revealed during informal questioning that the reason he and his associates stabbed Tajpuria around 100 times was because of a personal grudge.

According to a statement from Delhi Police, the shootings took place on September 14. “An incident involving gunfire at two bakery shops occurred in the Ranhola area police station. A team led by Inspectors Mandeep and Jaibir from the Northen Range of Special Cell was assigned to workout the case,” it said.

The Special Cell was assigned to investigate the case and based on CCTV footage, 25 years old Rahul of Haryana and 28 years old Mandeep of Amritsar, Punjab, were arrested.

"Firing was claimed by gangster Yogesh Tunda of Gogi gang for extortion of Rs 5 crore. A White Apache Bike used in the incident was also seized which was later found to be stolen. Raids are currently being conducted at many locations of the accused," the statement said.

It added that Inspector Mandeep sustained a gunshot injury to his leg during the arrest.