Police Encounter in Bareilly: Rs 25,000 Reward Noted Cattle Smuggler Injured, Constable Also Hurt

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Police Encounter on Aonla-Ramnagar Road

In an encounter on the Aonla-Ramnagar road in Bareilly on Sunday morning, police arrested a notorious cattle smuggler, Chhotu alias Rizwan, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000. The accused sustained a bullet injury to his right knee during the police's retaliatory firing.

Constable Sustains Minor Injury

Constable Dulichand also suffered minor injuries during the incident and received first aid. The Aonla police, acting on a tip-off, attempted to stop Chhotu, a resident of Milak police station area in Rampur, who was wanted on the Ramnagar road. Upon seeing the police, the accused opened fire and tried to flee.

Criminal Background and Confessions

During interrogation, the arrested accused, Chhotu, confessed to his involvement in cattle smuggling and slaughtering activities with his associates. He admitted to his role in the slaughter of a bull on the Budaun-Aonla road. He has 19 registered cases against him in various police stations under severe laws such as the Cow Slaughter Act, Gangster Act, and NDPS.

Recovery and Ongoing Search

Chhotu has also been previously named in police encounter cases. Police recovered an illegal 315 bore pistol and cartridges from his possession. A new case has been registered at the Aonla police station, and legal proceedings have commenced. Police are actively searching for the absconded associate, Sardar alias Neesh, and have intensified raids for his arrest.

Hospitalization and Legal Proceedings

Both individuals injured in the incident have been admitted to the Community Health Center. The accused will be produced before the court after completing legal formalities. This action is considered a significant blow to the cattle smuggling network.