India, March 7 -- The special task force (STF) of Hansi police on Thursday night arrested two criminals after a brief encounter on the outskirts of Sheikhpura village, officials said on Friday.

According to the police, accused Ravi Kumar and Inder Saini, were arrested in connection with firing incidents at Sheikhpura and Dhani Puria villages in the last month.

Hansi Superintendent of police (SP) Hemendra Kumar Meena said they have recovered three pistols and five live cartridges from them.

"Both of them had fired shots in Sheikhpura and Dhani Puria villages recently, following which they were booked for attempt to murder and arms act. They were absconding and our teams were looking for them," he added.

The SP said the accused, both re...