New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Police have arrested two accused in connection with a cow slaughter case in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, including one alleged absconder who was apprehended following an encounter in a nearby forest, officials said on Friday.
According to the Police Media Cell, Mohammad Khan was arrested in connection with a cow slaughter case registered in the Izzatnagar area, while another accused, Aqiluddin alias Gattu, was caught after a police encounter. During the encounter, Aqiluddin sustained a bullet injury to his leg, while a police Constable was also injured.
Police claimed to have recovered bovine meat, cow slaughter equipment and an illegal firearm from the accused.
Sharing details of the operation, ASP Shivam Ashutosh said, “On July 16, 2026, Izzatnagar Police received information that a cow slaughter incident had taken place at the house of Aqiluddin, a resident of Gram Mahlaun. As soon as the information was received, the police team conducted a raid at the spot and found Mohammad Khan, son of Nabu Khan, at Aqiluddin’s house. Around 40 kg of bovine meat, an electronic weighing scale, and equipment used for cow slaughter were recovered from his possession…”
Police said further action is being taken in the case and efforts are underway to gather more information about the involvement of other suspects linked to the incident.
The latest arrests come amid intensified police action against those allegedly involved in cow slaughter cases in Uttar Pradesh.
Earlier in June, two wanted criminals accused in cow slaughter cases and carrying a reward of Rs 10,000 each were arrested following a police encounter during a joint operation by the Special Operations Group (SOG), Surveillance Cell, and Kant Police in Shahjahanpur district.
Illegal country-made pistols, cartridges and a mobile phone were recovered from their possession.
According to Additional Superintendent of Police (City), Shahjahanpur) Devendra Kumar, police received information late Tuesday night that two wanted criminals, booked under the Gangster Act and carrying cash rewards, were present near Jindon Wali Puliya on the Madnapur-Kant road and were allegedly preparing for cow slaughter.
Acting on the information, a joint police team reached the spot and launched a search operation. Police said some suspects attempted to flee, while two accused allegedly opened fire at the police team.
In the retaliatory firing, accused Mohammad Shakir sustained bullet injuries to both legs. His accomplice Dharmveer was arrested after being surrounded by police. Both accused are residents of Bareilly district.
–IANS
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