Two persons including a policeman were injured when a group of dacoits, who came to rob an industry, and police personnel exchanged fire at Bhaluhi in Jitpur-23 of Bara district on Saturday. Sub-Inspector Kamal Bahadur Shahi of the Area Police Office, Jitpur was injured when the dacoits attacked him with an iron rod. Shahi, who sustained a deep cut on his head, is undergoing treatment at the Birgunj Health Care Hospital in Birgunj.

Based on information that Aerotech Pvt Ltd is being robbed, a police team reached the site. However, the robbers attacked them with rods and also fired a round of bullets, DSP Hobindra Bogati of the District Police Office, Bara said.

The police team also fired three rounds of bullets in retaliation, he said. Police said that they have apprehended two persons involved in the robbery. Police have also recovered a home-made pistol, a loaded gun and three rounds of bullet from their possession. Among the arrestees, one was injured in police firing. He is receiving treatment at the Simara-based Alpine Hospital, DSP Bogati said. He said that a group of 12 to 13 persons had barged into the industry last night. Police said that they are looking into the case.