Dhanusha Police have arrested two people on the charge of murdering their friend.

Pawan Sahani of Aurahi Rural Municipality-6 and Harichan Mandal of Janakpurdham Sub-metropolitan City-24 were nabbed for allegedly murdering Rupesh Mahara Chamar of Janakpurdham-24.

Chamar’s body was found in a paddy field near the ISKCON temple in the city on Friday. According to a preliminary investigation by police, the duo ruthlessly murdered Chamar with a bamboo stick.

Superintendent of Police Bishwaraj Khadka of Dhanusha District Police Office said Mandal hit Chamar on his head with a bamboo stick following a dispute which resulted in the death.

According to police, further investigation is being carried out by prosecuting them for murder.