Police on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway clashed with cow smugglers in a major operation, recovering 26 trafficked cows and a large cache of weapons while three smugglers were injured as authorities work to dismantle the larger illegal network.
Lucknow: A major confrontation between police and cow smugglers unfolded on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway, leaving three smugglers injured. The incident occurred when the Special Operation Group (SOG) and local police, acting on a tip-off, attempted to stop a suspicious container suspected of carrying illegally trafficked cattle.
The smugglers opened fire on the police team, prompting a retaliatory response in which three individuals were injured. Authorities recovered a significant cache of firearms and ammunition from the scene.
During the operation, the police discovered 26 cows inside the container, being illegally transported to another location. Investigators also seized additional evidence linking the suspects to a larger smuggling network. The SOG and local police played a crucial role in thwarting this large-scale trafficking attempt.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the smuggling operation is extensive, involving multiple individuals engaged in illegal cattle trade. Police are working to identify other members of the network and dismantle the entire operation.
