Police Clash with Cattle Smugglers in Gorakhpur; Two Arrested

Gorakhpur, October 3 (Daily Kiran) : Late on Friday night, an encounter occurred between police and cattle smugglers in the Golak area of Gorakhpur district. The police apprehended two wanted smugglers, identified as a nephew and uncle, while two others managed to flee the scene.

According to police reports, a team was on night patrol near the sugar mill on Malhanpar Road when they spotted four suspicious young men on two motorcycles. When officers signaled for them to stop, the suspects attempted to evade capture by turning their bikes around. The police pursued them, prompting the smugglers to open fire with a firearm.

In response, the police returned fire, injuring one of the suspects in the leg. The wounded man fell off his motorcycle, while the other rider lost control and also fell. Officers quickly detained both individuals. However, the other two smugglers escaped into the darkness.

The arrested suspects are known criminals wanted in connection with multiple cattle smuggling cases. Police recovered a firearm, ammunition, and a stolen motorcycle from their possession. The injured suspect has been taken to the district hospital for treatment.

The station chief confirmed that both detained individuals have several previous charges related to cattle smuggling. They were reportedly involved in stealing cattle from rural areas at night and supplying them to Bihar and other districts. Authorities have been searching for them for an extended period.

In response to the escape of the other two suspects, police initiated a combing operation in the area. Nearby police stations have also been alerted, and investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity of the incident.

Law enforcement has intensified its campaign against cattle smuggling, emphasizing that such crimes will not be tolerated in the district. Additionally, a reward has been announced for the police team involved in the encounter.