Kanpur Police Capture Two Wanted Suspects in Cattle Slaughter Case After Shootout

Kanpur, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : Police in Kanpur have apprehended two wanted suspects linked to a cattle slaughter incident after a shootout on Friday. Both suspects sustained injuries during the encounter and have been admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Atul Srivastava reported that the cattle slaughter incident occurred in the Nawabganj police station area during the night of October 7 and 8. Following the discovery of cattle remains at the scene, authorities registered a case under relevant sections of the law. To solve the case, teams from SWAT, surveillance, cybercrime, and the Nawabganj police were formed.

On Thursday, law enforcement managed to arrest one suspect, while the search for other individuals continued. On Friday, police received information about the presence of two wanted suspects in the Fazalganj area. A joint operation involving Fazalganj police, SWAT, surveillance, and cyber teams was launched to surround the suspects.

According to police, the suspects opened fire on the officers with intent to kill. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, both suspects were injured. They are currently being interrogated, and further legal action will be taken based on the information and evidence gathered.

In a separate incident, police have detained several suspects related to an altercation during a medical examination for home guard recruitment. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kotwali) Amit Kumar Pandey stated that around 7:30 AM on Thursday, reports emerged of candidates attacking doctors, accusing them of taking bribes. Upon investigation, it was revealed that some candidates had transferred money to the accounts of doctors and other individuals.

Authorities are continuing to question the suspects, and legal action will be pursued against those identified in the investigation.