Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Two arrested in UP cattle smuggling encounter
Two men were arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, after a police encounter early on Sunday.
The police were checking vehicles when they got a tip about two men transporting a calf for slaughter.
When the police tried to stop them, the men allegedly opened fire.
The police shot back in self-defense, and one of the men, Kayamuddin, was injured in his leg.
The other man, Deepak Ansari, was taken into custody.
The police found a gun, bullets, and a calf with the men.
Two alleged cattle smugglers were arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
Police received a tip-off about the transportation of a bovine animal for slaughter.
The suspects allegedly opened fire when police tried to intercept them.
One accused, Kayamuddin, sustained a bullet injury to his right leg.
Police recovered a country-made pistol, cartridges, and a calf from the accused.
- Who
- Two alleged cattle smugglers: Kayamuddin alias Raju (28) and Deepak Ansari (40)
- What
- Arrest of two alleged cattle smugglers after a police encounter
- When
- Early hours of July 26
- Where
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Police received a tip-off about the transportation of a bovine animal for slaughter
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Use of Force
Law Enforcement Perspective
Police acted in self-defense after the suspects opened fire.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may claim they were unjustly targeted and harmed.
- Date
- July 26
- Location
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Accused Names
- Kayamuddin alias Raju (28), Deepak Ansari (40)
- Items Recovered
- Country-made pistol, cartridges, calf
- Injury
- Kayamuddin sustained a bullet injury to his right leg