Latest News | Cow Smuggler Injured in Encounter in UP's Muzaffarnagar, Arrested

Muzaffarnagar, Apr 19 (PTI) A suspected cow smuggler was arrested after a gunfire exchange with police in the Khatauli area of this Uttar Pradesh district, an official said on Saturday.

A container truck transporting two live cows and nine dead cattle was also seized.

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Circle Officer (Jansath) Yatendra Singh Nagar said the police retaliated when co-driver Imran opened fire at them. He suffered bullet injuries in the gunfire exchange and was subsequently arrested.

The police have registered a case against Imran and others under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act.

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