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Crime
Uttar Pradesh cattle smugglers fire at Uttarakhand police checkpoint; one arrested
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:16 PM
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During a routine check in Uttarakhand, cattle smugglers from Uttar Pradesh opened fire on police. One smuggler was shot and taken into custody while his accomplice fled.
Uttarakhand police conducting a routine verification of cattle transport intercepted a convoy suspected of illegal smuggling. The suspects, identified as cattle smugglers from Uttar Pradesh, opened fire on the officers as they approached the checkpoint.
In the ensuing exchange, a police officer discharged his weapon, hitting one of the smugglers. The injured suspect was immediately apprehended and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The second smuggler managed to escape the scene despite a brief pursuit by the police. Authorities have launched a manhunt and are reviewing CCTV footage to locate the fugitive. The incident underscores the growing challenge of cross‑state cattle smuggling and the risks faced by law‑enforcement personnel.
The police have filed a FIR and are coordinating with Uttar Pradesh officials to investigate the network behind the operation. No casualties were reported among the police personnel.
In the ensuing exchange, a police officer discharged his weapon, hitting one of the smugglers. The injured suspect was immediately apprehended and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The second smuggler managed to escape the scene despite a brief pursuit by the police. Authorities have launched a manhunt and are reviewing CCTV footage to locate the fugitive. The incident underscores the growing challenge of cross‑state cattle smuggling and the risks faced by law‑enforcement personnel.
The police have filed a FIR and are coordinating with Uttar Pradesh officials to investigate the network behind the operation. No casualties were reported among the police personnel.