Jaunpur,

21 December (H.S.): A vicious cow smuggler has been injured and subsequently arrested

in an encounter with the joint police team of Kerakat and Chandwak police

stations. A motorcycle, pistol, shell and live cartridges have been recovered

from his possession. Area Officer Ajit Kumar Rajak said that checking was being

conducted at the Thanagaddi intersection late on Saturday night.

Meanwhile, a

young man riding a bike was coming from Parauganj. An attempt was made to stop

him but he did not stop. After informing the police station incharge Chandavak,

he was chased. Police Station Officer Chandvak along with Force laid siege near

Dev International Maintain Public School. Seeing himself surrounded, the

miscreant started firing at the police. Sufiyan (27), son of Mainuddin, was

injured by police bullets in self-defense. Police arrested him on the spot and

sent him to CHC Kerakat for first aid. From here he was referred to the

district hospital.

Further action is being taken by registering case against

him under the Arms Act.

Meanwhile,

in another incident, a vicious animal smuggler was injured by a bullet in an

encounter with the Maharajganj police team on Saturday night and has been

arrested from the spot. Another accused absconded from the spot.

A pistol

cartridge has been recovered from his possession. Area Officer Badlapur said

that a miscreant has been injured in the police encounter. He has been

identified as Shabbir (45), resident of Badlapur. The accused revealed the name

of his absconding companion as Asin. By admitting the injured criminal in CHC

Maharajganj, further legal action is being taken by registering a case under

relevant sections.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi