Suspected cow smuggler injured in police encounter in Haryana’s Nuh

The accused is under treatment, and police is investigating his criminal antecedents as well as the network involved in cattle smuggling

Published on: Jul 17, 2026, 11:00:22 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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A suspected cow smuggler was injured in an exchange of fire with the Nuh police in the Rawli Dam area of Ferozepur Jhirka in the early hours of Friday after a police team acted on a specific tip-off about cattle smuggling activity. The encounter took place around 2am, during which the suspect allegedly opened fire on the police team, prompting retaliatory firing in self-defence.

When the police team attempted to stop the suspects, one of them opened fire. (Representative file photo)

The injured was identified as Jamshed Ali, a resident of Agon village in Ferozepur Jhirka. Police said he sustained bullet injuries in both legs and was shifted to Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Government Medical College, Nalhar, where he is undergoing treatment. Three cows, a country-made pistol and live cartridges were recovered from his possession, said police.

The operation was carried out by a team led by sub-inspector Mahender, in-charge of the Ferozepur Jhirka CIA staff. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.

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Nuh superintendent of police Arpit Jain said the police had received credible information about the movement of suspected cattle smugglers in the Rawli Dam area, following which a team was dispatched to intercept them.

“When the police team attempted to stop the suspects, one of them opened fire. The police retaliated in self-defence, resulting in injuries to the accused. Three cows, an illegal country-made pistol and cartridges have been recovered. The accused is under treatment, and we are investigating his criminal antecedents as well as the network involved in cattle smuggling. Strict action will be taken against everyone found connected with the racket,” Jain said.

Police said efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other members of the smuggling network who managed to flee from the spot.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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