Two persons, allegedly involved in the murder of a BJD leader, were arrested after an exchange of fire with police personnel in Aska area of Odisha's Ganjam district on Monday, police said.

Both the accused suffered injuries in their legs during the encounter that took place at Palimala in Aska-Balipadara road, said Inspector of Aska police station, Santosh Kumar Jena. At least two police personnel were also injured in the exchange of fire, he said.