Eight persons, who were accused of rape and murder of a minor girl, were today arrested in Palamau district.
Superintendent of Police Mayur Patel said the accused hail from various villages under Patan police station of the district and were nabbed during raids.
Two pistols, four bullets and two motor-cycles were seized from them, he said.
An FIR was lodged against the accused in connection with the rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl a few days ago.
