Gurugram, March 7 The Gurugram police have arrested two men accused of creating a terror-like situation by brandishing swords in public while travelling in a Thar in the Sector 10A area, officials said on Saturday.
The police have recovered four swords and a kukri from their possession, they said.
According to the police, ASI Devendra was patrolling the Sector 10A market area with his team last night when they received information from the control room that two men in a black Thar were driving recklessly and brandishing swords near Kadipur, posing a threat to pedestrians.
After receiving the information, the police team set up a checkpoint at the Himgiri Chowk. Shortly after, a black Thar without a license plate was seen speeding from Basai Chowk. Police signaled the SUV to stop, but the driver tried to flee after making a turn. Police nonetheless apprehended both the men, officials said.
The arrested individuals were identified as Tarun Yadav and Tushar Sharma, both residents of Sector 10A in Gurugram, police said.
A senior police officer said an FIR was registered at the Sector 10A police station, and four swords and a kukri were recovered from their car.
The accused could not produce any valid license for possessing the weapons, the officer said, adding that they are being further questioned.