CHANDIGARH: An argument on

ended up in murderous attack on a youth in Karnal last week. A man in the United States of America hired local goons to eliminate the person to settle scores.

The person survived and police arrested two youths, who were allegedly hired by Manish Kumar, a resident of Munnaheri village of Karnal, currently settled in the US.

Those arrested by the crime investigation agency (CIA) included Navin Kumar and Amit Kumar of Tyontha village of Kaithal. The police have recovered a country-made weapon from them. The police have also started the procedure to get red corner notice (RCN) for Manish Kumar.

According to information, the incident took place last week when Virender Aher, a resident of Aher village, who happened to president of a union was allegedly attacked by Navin and Amit. The incident took place in main market on Kunjpura road when he was going home on his motorcycle. Injured Virender was rushed to the hospital.

The investigation was handed over to CIA staff, who procured the CCTV footages and cracked the case.

During interrogation, the accused spilled the beans. Sources said Manish had arguments with Virender on Facebook. As a result, Manish hired the two accused.

“We are gathering more details about Manish. We shall also take details of consideration the two accused had in lieu of attacking Virender,” said a police official.