Bhubaneswar, Dec. 4 -- Bhubaneswar police on Wednesday arrested two persons, including the complainant's close friend, for allegedly plotting and executing a Rs 20 lakh robbery near the Pahala area.

According to sources, the case was registered after the complainant, Prabhat Kumar, sustained injuries in an attack involving a sword during the incident. The arrested individuals are Saroj Sutar and Babulu Behera, while other associates involved in the crime remain at large.

Police informed that Prabhat had withdrawn Rs 20 lakh sourced as a loan from another acquaintance on November 24.

Saroj Sutar, who accompanied him at the time of collection, allegedly conspired with his associates to seize the entire amount. Police said Saroj arranged ...