Sambhal (UP), Jun 26 (PTI) Two suspected cattle smugglers and a police constable were injured during an encounter in the district's Asmoli area, officials said on Monday.

The encounter took place in the morning when a police team, acting on a tip-off, surrounded a gang of suspected cattle smugglers near the Gumsani village, Superintendent of Police Chakresh Mishra said.

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Constable Arjun Khatri suffered a bullet injury on his hand during the gunfire exchange, he said.

The police said two injured smugglers, identified as Saif Ali and Shan Mohammad, were arrested.

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Later, four other members of the smuggling gang -- identified as Shariq, Saleem, Faheem and Shami -- were also nabbed.

The gang allegedly smuggled cattle for slaughter, the police said, adding that a detailed probe is underway.

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