The police claimed that the motive behind the incident was robbery.
One Somu alias Santosh Sahu (25) of Tinikonia Bagicha and his associate Vicky alias Abinash Sinha (26) of Sutahat area of the city were arrested yesterday by the Mangalabag police, Deputy Commissioner of Police S Praveen Kumar said.
A sophisticated pistol was also seized from the duo which is stated to be the weapon used in the offence, he said.
