Kapurthala, Nov. 14 -- Nearly three weeks after assailants opened fire at the residence of a medical store owner in Kapurthala's Mothanwal village over an unpaid Rs.50-lakh extortion demand, the district police have arrested two accused in connection with the case.

The duo has been identified as Gurchet Singh, alias Cheta, of Bhim Kadim, Kapurthala, who allegedly rode the motorcycle, and Mandeep Singh, alias Goli of Chak Kotla, who allegedly opened fire.

Police also recovered two country-made .30-bore pistols and a motorcycle, bearing registration number PB41-D-3338, allegedly used in the crime.

Addressing a press conference, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gaurav Toora, along with SP (Investigation) Harinder Singh Gill and ASP D...