The Khaira police in Baleswar district arrested two members of a mineral mafia gang, who allegedly brutally attacked a local journalist on Friday evening.
The duo attacked the victim Kailash Das (50) while he was taking pictures of a stone laden vehicle seized by the local Tehsildar.
The accused duo was identified as Murali Dalei and Madhab Dalei of village Gadapokhari under the Khaira police station.
Later, they were forwarded to court by police on Saturday.
According to reports, the duo attacked Das with a spade in the evening following which he sustained grievous injuries.
The duo fled from the spot but police swung into action immediately and nabbed the accused duo after the victim lodged a complaint.