One Injured, Two Arrested in Bahraich Police Encounter
A police encounter in Bahraich's Motipur area leads to one suspect injured and two arrested following a cow slaughter investigation.
A high-stakes police encounter in the Motipur area of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in one suspect sustaining a gunshot wound and two others being taken into custody late Sunday night. The confrontation unfolded when police intercepted three individuals suspected of involvement in a recent cow slaughter case.
The Midnight Confrontation on Joganiya Barrage Road
The incident occurred following intelligence reports suggesting that the suspects were planning another criminal act. Acting on this tip, police had established a strategic checkpoint on the Joganiya Barrage road. As three men riding a motorcycle approached the checkpoint, officers signaled them to halt. Instead of complying, the suspects allegedly opened fire on the police team.
In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, one suspect was struck in the right leg. Police successfully apprehended all three individuals at the scene. The injured suspect has been rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Suspects and Recovered Contraband
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Sonu from Balapur
- Shahzad (alias Kalute) from Uchwa Balapur
- Sonu from Khairi
Following the arrest, authorities recovered a significant amount of incriminating evidence and items used in their alleged activities, including:
- A country-made pistol and various cartridges
- A motorcycle
- Cash amounting to 1,940 rupees
- Weighing scales
- A wooden cutting board
- Three knives
Connection to Cow Slaughter Investigation
The encounter is directly linked to an ongoing investigation into a cow slaughter case. An FIR (number 418/2026) was registered after bovine remains were discovered in Shahpur Khurd village on September 24. Due to the sensitivity of the matter, the Superintendent of Police had previously formed three specialized teams to track down those responsible.
Superintendent of Police Vishwajeet Srivastava, accompanied by Additional Superintendent of Police Durga Prasad Tiwari and Ayush Vikram Singh, inspected the crime scene. The Superintendent confirmed that the accused individuals have prior criminal records and stated that legal proceedings are currently underway.