In Siwan, Bihar, police apprehended two suspects wanted in connection with multiple jewellery shop robberies after a gunfight, marking a significant breakthrough in the case.
Two persons wanted in multiple jewellery shop robbery cases were arrested after a brief gunfight with police in Bihar's Siwan district early on Wednesday, officials said.
The accused, identified as Rohit Sharma and Rohit Kumar, were nabbed from Lahji Basantpur in the Basantpur police station area, they said.
Acting on a tip-off, police reached the area in the early hours. On spotting the police, the duo allegedly opened fire while attempting to flee, leading to the gunfight, they added.
Both accused sustained bullet injuries to their legs. They are at present undergoing treatment at a government hospital and are stated to be out of danger, police said.