Firozpur, Aug. 10 -- Two alleged gangsters involved in extortion cases were injured and arrested following an exchange of fire with police in Mallanwala area of Punjab's Firozpur district, officials said.

According to Firozpur Senior Superintendent of Police Bhupinder Singh, the incident took place during a police blockade when two men travelling on a motorcycle were signalled to stop.

"During the blockade, two people were seen riding on motorcycles. They were signalled to stop. They did not stop and tried to drive back. When the police party tried to stop them, they fired. They fired two or three shots at the police vehicle, and the police responded by taking cover behind their vehicle," the SSP said.

He said both suspects were injure...