ROHTAK, July 24 -- Hansi police on Thursday claimed to have arrested the alleged main conspirator behind the murder of Hansi-based gym owner Kapil alias Kapila following a brief exchange of fire near Putthi Mangal Khan village in Hisar district.

The accused, identified as Rohit Yadav, 27, a resident of Bhurtana village in Bhiwani district's Bawani Khera area, sustained a bullet injury to his leg during the encounter. He was initially taken to the Hansi civil hospital for first aid before being referred to Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha.

Hansi deputy superintendent of police (crime), Ravinder Sangwan, said a police team acting on a tip-off surrounded the area where Yadav was hiding. Police said Yadav opened fire on noticing the...