Meerut,

07 Feb (H.S.): Authorities said two accused livestock smugglers were hurt

during a confrontation with police in Meerut's Nauchandi region on Friday. The

altercation, which resulted in the arrest of four more accomplices, happened during

the wee hours as police confronted the accused. The Nauchandi police and SWAT

unit worked together on the operation.

Officials

claimed the encounter was related to a cow slaughter case lodged on February 1

by Sub-Inspector Mahesh Kumar. The accused opened fire on police, resulting in

retaliation and two wounded. Six people were arrested in connection with the

event, which involved cow slaughter. Firearms and tools were retrieved. The

incident occurred following the filing of a FIR after a cow corpse was

discovered.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi