In Nuh, police arrested an alleged cow smuggler after a gunfight, recovering cattle and weapons while pursuing fleeing accomplices.
Key Points
- Nuh Police arrested Hamas Khan, an alleged cow smuggler, after a gunfight.
- The incident occurred near Jaisinghpur village on Nuh-Utawar road.
- Khan was injured in the exchange of fire and is receiving medical treatment.
- Police recovered four cattle, an illegal weapon, and the vehicle used in the smuggling attempt.
- Efforts are underway to apprehend the two accomplices who escaped.
Nuh Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged cow smuggler after an exchange of fire near Jaisinghpur village on Nuh-Utawar road here, while two of his accomplices managed to escape, officials said.
Arrest and Medical Treatment
The accused, Hamas Khan, a resident of Utawar village, was admitted to Nalhar Medical College for treatment, they added.
Details of the Incident
According to the police, a team signalled an Eeco van to stop, but the driver allegedly rammed the vehicle into barricades and opened fire at the team.
In retaliation, Khan suffered an injury to his leg. Two of his accomplices managed to flee, the police said.
Recovery and Investigation
The team recovered four cattle, an illegal weapon with cartridges and the van from the spot. An FIR has been registered at Sadar Nuh police station, they said.
Efforts are underway to nab the other accused, they added.
