New Delhi, April 19 -- Two attackers, who allegedly shot dead a 35-year-old man in broad daylight in Seelampur area here, were arrested on Thursday, police said. The accused - Salman and Shoaib, both 20 - committed the crime to gain notoriety as a local gang, they said.

"On April 12, a 35-year-old man, identified as Shahnawaz, was shot dead in a market in broad daylight. The accused shot him in the back of his head and fled the scene. An eyewitness reported that Shahnawaz was walking on the road when he was shot," Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

He added the victim was initially rushed to JPC Hospital, from where he was referred to LNJP Hospital. The bullet had gone through the victim's head, the DCP said. A juv...