Bhubaneswar, Sept. 18 -- Rourkela: In a major breakthrough, the Sundergarh Police arrested two members of the notorious 'Pahadi Cheetah' gang, a banned outfit, following an exchange of fire on Thursday night.

Sundergarh SP Sagarika Nath informed that two People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) members have been arrested. The accused have been identified as Raju Kindo and Sanamanu Shah.

Seven pistols, one automatic carbine and Rs 4.81 lakh cash have been recovered from their possession.

"Based on an intelligence report regarding the presence of hardcore members of the Pahadi Cheetah gang, a raid was conducted by a police team led by Biramitrapur SDPO and others last night. The criminal Raju Kindo was armed and ready to fire when out o...