Shahjahanpur (UP), April 9 An accused in a cow slaughter case was arrested after an encounter with police in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Thursday.
Superintendent of Police Saurabh Dixit said the incident took place on Wednesday when police were conducting checks in the New Kakra area and spotted two persons riding a motorcycle.
Upon seeing the police, the two attempted to flee, but lost control due to high speed, and the motorcycle skidded after a short distance.
He said one of the suspects opened fire at the police team, prompting retaliatory firing.
In the exchange, the accused, identified as Bhura alias Bhuriya (32), sustained a bullet injury in his leg.
The other accused managed to escape under the cover of darkness, he added.
Police arrested the injured accused on the spot and admitted him to the Government Medical College, Dixit said.
The SP said that Bhura has more than 10 cases registered against him in Shahjahanpur and nearby districts, mostly related to cow slaughter and other offenses.
A case has been registered against the accused, and efforts are underway to trace his absconding associate, police added.