Ballia,

02 Jan (HS): Ballia police have arrested a cow slaughter suspect, carrying a

reward of Rs. 25,000, in an encounter. During the encounter, Fazal, a wanted

criminal, was shot in the leg and admitted to the district hospital. ASP

(South) Kripashankar stated on Friday morning that during wee hours, a police

team from the Narhi police station was checking suspicious vehicles and

individuals near the Narhi-Karo road. During the checking, a suspect was

signaled to stop by the police team, but he attempted to flee. When chased, the

suspect opened fire on the police team with the intent to kill.

In

retaliatory action, 23-year-old Fazal alias Kariya, son of Hagnu Nat, resident

of Tetarpur, Narhi police station, was shot in the right leg. During

interrogation, it was revealed that the injured suspect had been charged under

the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act at the Narhi police station, following

which a reward of Rs. 25,000 was announced for him. He had carried out the

incident of transporting bovine animals for slaughter. The ASP stated that the

injured criminal, Fazal alias Kariya, is undergoing treatment at Sadar

Hospital, Ballia. A pistol and a live cartridge were recovered from the apprehended

criminal.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi