Patiala, Nov. 24 -- Police on Sunday arrested two notorious shooters, allegedly associated with Bambiha gang, after a high-speed chase that also saw an exchange of fire on the outskirts of the city.

The arrested accused - Harpreet Singh alias Makhan of Saifdipur, Patiala, and Gautam, alias Badshah, of Nabha - were injured in the shootout and are undergoing treatment at the Rajindra Hospital.

According to police, the operation was launched on the basis of a tip-off on movement of the two shooters.

"When the police team signalled them to surrender, the duo opened fire, discharging at least five rounds from two .30-bore pistols. Our team returned fire, resulting in injuries to the duo in the lower limbs. They were later overpowered," said...