India, June 16 -- Two persons including the prime accused involved in the Gurua market loot case were shot during a police encounter in Bihar's Gaya on Monday.

The accused identified as Sujit Kumar (25) and Shrvan Kumar (26), both Gaya residents, sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and have been admitted to Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital, said Sushil Kumar, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Gaya.

Kumar said the two were involved in the May 27 Gurua gold loot case where they stole jewelry worth Rs.45 lakh and shot and critically injured jeweler Prabhankar Barnwal. Kumar said two pistols along with 150 grams of looted gold were recovered based on their identification.

Acting on reliable input around Monday ...