MAHOTTARI: Police arrested two persons in possession of a pistol and a round of bullet from Sripur-7 of Mahottari district in the wee hours of Sunday.

The suspects have been identified as Bikal Sah (32) of Sripur-1 and Anabaru Hak (28) of Sitamadi district of India.

Inspector Shambhu Pokharel of the Area Police Office, Gaushala said that the duo were arrested during a security check at around 2 am.

Police said that they have also confiscated a rod and a knife from their possession.

Police said that they are looking into the case.