Confrontation Between Cattle Thieves and Vigilantes in Haryana
In a dramatic incident in Haryana's Nuh district, cattle smugglers clashed with vigilantes and police, resulting in stone-throwing and allegations of gunfire. The police have registered an FIR against five suspects. During the pursuit, the smugglers abandoned their vehicle, which contained five cows, leading to the tragic death of one. The remaining cows were rescued and sent to a shelter. This event highlights ongoing issues with cattle smuggling in the region.
| Jul 20, 2025, 10:37 IST
Incident Overview
In the early hours of Saturday, cattle smugglers reportedly hurled stones at vigilantes and police in the Nuh district of Haryana, as per officials. The police confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against five suspects at the Firozpur Jhirka police station.
Allegations of Gunfire
The vigilantes claimed that the smugglers also opened fire on them, but fortunately, they managed to escape unharmed. During the pursuit near Kolgaon village, the smugglers abandoned their vehicle and fled the scene.
Details of the Cattle
According to Police Inspector Subhash Singh, the vehicle contained a total of five cows, four of which were thrown from the moving vehicle, resulting in the death of one cow. The remaining four cows have been sent to a cow shelter.