Latur, Feb 7 (PTI) Five persons were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly using a sword to cut a birthday cake in a public place in Maharashtra's Latur city, police said on Tuesday.

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The police had received information about the incident that took place in November last year and nabbed the five accused during the day, sub-inspector Mahesh Galgate said.

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A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act has been registered against seven persons, two of whom are absconding, he added.

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