India, March 31 -- Two men, who allegedly robbed people after offering them a lift in Noida, were arrested on Sunday following a brief gunfight, said police, adding that a Maruti Suzuki WagonR, five cell phones, and a country-made pistol were seized from their possession.

Police identified the suspects as Rahul Kumar, originally from Mainpuri, and Manish Kumar, from Madhubani, Bihar, both residing in a rented accommodation in Noida, Phase 2 area.

"Following a tip-off on Sunday morning, a police team was checking near Sector 140, and a WagonR without a number plate was spotted. When it was flagged down, the suspects accelerated and moved towards an isolated place. On being surrounded, Manish alighted the vehicle and managed to flee while...