The deceased Amin Ram (72) and Amlo (70) were involved in sale of hashish and the accused, all college students, were under influence of psychotropic drugs (Nitrosun 10) and attacked the couple after some altercation over money deal, Shimla SP D W Negi said.
The culprits attacked the couple with axe, sickle and knife and mutilated their bodies beyond recognition as a consequence.
The police traced call records from the mobile of the slain couple and tracked the last call that led to the arrest of Nikhil Chandel (21), a sixth semester BBA student.
In another case, police arrested a woman, known popularly known as Sirmauri Aunty for selling charas to school and college students and other customers in small quantity.
A case under relevant sections of NDPS has been registered, police sources said.
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