UP STF arrests 2 contract killers in Jaunpur

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Oct 25 2015 | 6:48 PM IST
Two contract killers were arrested by the Special Task force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police from Jaunpur district of the state.
Acting on a tip-off, the accused identified as Deepak Dubey and Vikas Soni were yesterday arrested from Badlapur area, a release issued by STF said.
Two country-made pistols and a number of cartridges were recovered from their possession, it said.
During interrogation the duo revealed that they had gone to Jaunpur to kill a teacher Shailesh Singh alias Rajju, police said.
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First Published: Oct 25 2015 | 6:48 PM IST

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