Cattle smuggler injured in exchange of fire with CIA team in Nuh

Gurugram: A suspected cattle smuggler was injured in an exchange of fire with a Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team in Ghasera village, Nuh on Sunday, police said

Published on: Nov 2, 2026, 07:46:10 IST

By Mihika Shah

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Gurugram: A suspected cattle smuggler was injured in an exchange of fire with a Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team in Ghasera village, Nuh on Sunday, police said.

Police said the team was patrolling near an Indian petrol pump, close to Peer Mazar in Ghasera village, when they spotted a suspicious man. (Representational image)

According to police, the accused, Dilshad alias Dilla, 38, a resident of Sudaka village, was shot in the right leg and admitted to Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Medical College in Nalhar.

Police said they rescued three cows and seized an illegal pistol and a live cartridge from the accused.

Police said the team was patrolling near an Indian petrol pump, close to Peer Mazar in Ghasera village, when they spotted a suspicious man.

When officers asked him to stop, the accused allegedly opened fire. The police team returned fire, injuring him.

“The team apprehended him and rushed him to hospital. Investigation is underway and legal action is being taken,” said Krishna Kumar, Nuh police spokesperson.

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Mihika Shah
Mihika Shah is a Correspondent of the Gurugram bureau at the Hindustan Times, where she covers civic issues, residents' grievances, education and culture and art. She joined the Gurugram bureau in 2025, and has done her graduation from Delhi University followed by specialisation in Integrated Multimedia Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) in Chennai. While growing up, Mihika always aspired to be a journalist. She believes that journalism demands both passion and compassion. She thrives on breaking exclusive stories and covering issues which are often overlooked. Through her on-ground reporting, she seeks to understand Gurugram as a city beyond its high-rises and glass towers. She believes the best stories emerge from persistent reporting and looking beyond the obvious. Her reporting focuses on issues that directly impact everyday life, with an emphasis on public infrastructure and community concerns. She strives to bring observational depth to her reportage. She also manages the weekly column called Concern for Gurugram, which is published every Wednesday. She is a team player who values open communication and ideas. Her native place is Uttarakhand and her connection to mountains also draws her to stories on the environment. Beyond news reporting, Mihika loves talking and writing about cinema and pop culture. She also likes to travel and explore new places and cuisine.Read More

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