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Crime
Police Encounter in Haryana’s Nuh Claims Lives of Two Suspected Cattle Smugglers
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:52 PM
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In a police encounter in Nuh, Haryana, two men suspected of cattle smuggling were killed.
On an unspecified date, police in Nuh district of Haryana engaged with two men suspected of cattle smuggling, resulting in the deaths of both suspects.
Local police reports say the men were operating illegally with livestock and were intercepted during a routine patrol. Officers fired warning shots before the suspects opened fire, leading to a brief firefight.
The incident has heightened concerns over rising cattle smuggling in the region. Authorities have pledged a thorough investigation and increased patrols to curb the illegal trade.
The Haryana Police have stated they will file a detailed report and cooperate with the state’s anti‑smuggling unit.
Local police reports say the men were operating illegally with livestock and were intercepted during a routine patrol. Officers fired warning shots before the suspects opened fire, leading to a brief firefight.
The incident has heightened concerns over rising cattle smuggling in the region. Authorities have pledged a thorough investigation and increased patrols to curb the illegal trade.
The Haryana Police have stated they will file a detailed report and cooperate with the state’s anti‑smuggling unit.