PRAYAGRAJ, May 25 -- Two men accused of robbing a motorcyclist in Sirathu area of Kaushambi district by throwing chilli powder into his eyes were arrested after a late-night encounter on Saturday, said police.

Officials added that one of the accused suffered a bullet injury to his leg during retaliatory firing by police in the Kada Dham police station area.

The injured accused was taken to Ismailpur Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment. Following medical examination and completion of legal formalities, both accused were sent to jail. Officials said no police personnel were injured in the incident.

According to police, Sanjay Kumar, a resident of Mohammadpur Gauti village under Sultanpur Ghosh police station in Fatehpur district,...