Ranchi, Jan. 9 -- Police on Thursday arrested the two criminals who had escaped from Pakur court premises after being convicted in a murder case on Wednesday, officials said.

A press statement issued from the office of the Pakur superintendent of police (SP) informed that the arrest took place after a special raiding team conducted a raid following the registration of a separate FIR against Shivdhan Mohli and Noren Mohli under section 262 (resisting arrest) and 263 (resisting or obstructing the lawful apprehension [arrest] or rescue of another person from lawful custody) read with 3(5) (common intention) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

They were arrested from Khariapoa village under the Manoharpur police station and were sent to judic...