Dehradun, Dec. 18 -- In a major development in the sensational death case of journalist Pankaj Mishra, Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh has confirmed the arrest of two accused after prolonged interrogation.

In a self-recorded byte, SSP Ajay Singh said that the police have arrested Amit Sehgal, named in the FIR, along with his accomplice Parthosheel, a resident of Mumbai. The arrests were made after examining evidence, forensic findings, CCTV footage, and recording statements of witnesses.

"Both the accused will be produced before the Court on Wednesday," SSP Singh said.

The case pertains to the incident of December 15, when miscreants forcibly entered the residence of journalist Pankaj Mishra in Doon Vihar, Jak...