Two persons were arrested in Bajhang on the charge of looting with sharp weapons on February 4 from Chainpur Bazar, Bajhang. The arrested are identified as Suraj Shrestha and Gajendra Puri.

The accused allegedly robbed Kishor Bisht of Surnaya in Baitadi while he returning from Selakhet, Ward No. 8 of Jaya Prithvi Municipality. According to police, they gave death threats and looted Rs 3,500 in cash and mobile phones from Bista.