Two cattle smugglers killed in encounter with police in Haryana

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Two cattle smugglers were killed while another was injured in a brief encounter with police in Nuh early on Sunday (November 15, 2026), an official said.​Also Read | Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantismThe encounter took place between cattle smugglers and the Crime Investigation Agency team of the Ferozpur Jhirka police, led by Sub-Inspector Mahendra Singh, at 4:30 a.m.During the exchange of fire, three people sustained bullet injuries and were rushed to Nalhar Medical College. Two of the injured, identified as Sabir and Gabbar alias Hadiya, succumbed to their injuries, while Tahir is undergoing treatment.Also Read: India did not act against cow vigilantes, says U.S.During the operation, the police recovered one pickup vehicle loaded with seven cows, three country-made pistols of .315 bore, three live cartridges and five empty cartridges, they added."We have kept the bodies in a mortuary and informed the families. A magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the matter", a spokesperson of the Nuh police said. Published - November 15, 2026 11:29 am IST