Chandigarh, Oct. 13 -- Two youths were arrested from Ram Darbar after a gunshot-like sound was heard in the area late on Sunday night, police said on Monday. While the sound was allegedly caused by a cracker-based toy pistol, the youths were arrested after they were found in possession of two spring-operated knives as well, officials said.

The arrested men have been identified as Rohit and Akshay, both residents of Phase 1, Ram Darbar. The two youths were seen on a motorcycle when the gunshot-like sound was heard. The police were called, but the accused fled before officers could reach the spot.

The police cordoned off the area on Monday. They received a tip-off that the accused were coming toward Ram Darbar from the Sector 47 side. The...