Siwan, March 25 Two individuals wanted in several cases of jewellery shop robberies were arrested after a brief gunfight with police in Siwan district of Bihar early on Wednesday, officials said.
The accused, identified as Rohit Sharma and Rohit Kumar, were apprehended from Lahji Basantpur in the Basantpur police station area, they said.
Acting on a tip-off, police reached the area in the early hours. Upon seeing 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 currently receiving treatment at a government hospital and are reported to be out of danger, police said.
