The incident took place when the excise patrol squad intercepted a van carrying smuggled liquor after which they were attacked by its occupants, who later fled spot, they said.
The victims have been identified as Debankant Acharya and Jagannath Beshra.
"Over 1,500 bottle of liquor and the van used for carrying, were seized," the excise personnel said adding the liquor was being smuggled for the panchayat polls.