Manila: A Sikh couple was shot dead on Thursday by two bike-borne assailants in the Philippines’ Camarines Sur province, a media report said.
Bahagwant Singh Buttar, 45, and his wife Jaswinder Kaur, 36, residents of Sipocot town in the province, were killed by two gunmen who were riding a bike, Tempo newspaper reported.
The couple was on their way to somewhere when the gunmen struck, killing them on the spot, police said.
As per the available information two suspects, Marvin Magdaong and Rodolfot Gumatay, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident by the police after a chase in Sitio Nabuntog in Bangas Caves.
As per the Police, the motive behind the murder was not immediately known.
Whist talking to hindustan times the police said that two pistols and live ammunition have been recovered from their possession, adding to it a case has been registered.
