Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Cattle Smugglers Arrested in UP's Ghazipur Shootout
Six people trying to smuggle cows and calves were caught by police in Ghazipur, UP.
They were driving fast on a highway and didn't stop when asked, so police chased them.
A fight happened, and some smugglers got hurt.
Police found the cows and calves in their van and arrested them all.
Six cattle smugglers arrested in Ghazipur, UP
Three smugglers injured in leg during shootout with police
Six cows and calves recovered, suspected to be transported for slaughter
Accused identified as Mohammad Suhel Khan, Shashikant Rana, Yuvraj Kumar, Ranjit Kumar, Ajeet Yadav, and Sarvesh Yadav
Incident occurred during routine patrolling on Varanasi-Gorakhpur highway
- Who
- Six cattle smugglers (Mohammad Suhel Khan, Shashikant Rana, Yuvraj Kumar, Ranjit Kumar, Ajeet Yadav, Sarvesh Yadav)
- What
- Arrested for cattle smuggling
- When
- Tuesday late evening
- Where
- Varanasi-Gorakhpur highway, Ghazipur, UP
- Why
- Suspected of transporting cows and calves for slaughter
Police's Perspective
Smugglers' Perspective
Reason for Chase
Police's Perspective
Suspicious vehicle speeding
Smugglers' Perspective
Unknown
- Cows and Calves Recovered
- 6
- Smugglers Arrested
- 6
- Smugglers Injured
- 3 (leg injuries)
- Suspected Destination
- Bihar