Jammu, Aug. 11 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday claimed to have solved a 10-month-old murder case by arresting two Bihar natives, and recovering the weapon of offence from them.

Sushil Singh Manhas (29), a resident of Smailpur village, was found unconscious with stab injuries in the industrial area near Bari Brahmana on the night of last year's Diwali.

He was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead, a police spokesperson said.

Investigation into the case led to the arrest of Jalil Nutt (25), a resident of Gopalganj district of Bihar, from his home state.

Upon sustained questioning, the accused confessed his involvement in the murder and revealed that Mohd Azad (20) of Sitamarhi district of Bihar was also involved i...