Two wanted in murder of ex-Army man arrested

Firozabad (UP): Two persons wanted in connection with the murder of an ex-Army man were arrested after an encounter with police here.

40-year-old Netrapal Rathore was allegedly shot dead by Rajan Lal, Sher Singh, Sonu Yadav and Monu Yadav in Kabir Nagar area on March 20, Deputy Superintendent of Police Anurag Darshan said on Wednesday.

During an encounter yesterday, police arrested Sonu Yadav and Monu Yadav and recovered the country-made fire-arm used in the murder.

Netrapal had a criminal record and was released on bail in an attempt to murder case a few months back.

PTI