Dramatic Capture: Cattle Smuggler Nabbed in Ballia

Ajay, a 26-year-old cattle smuggler from Azamgarh, was arrested after a gunfight with police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Injured during the encounter, he was caught with a pistol and live cartridges. Ajay confessed to previous smuggling activities and is under treatment while further investigations continue.

In a daring encounter, police in Ballia apprehended a notorious cattle smuggler, Ajay, known for his illegal activities between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The arrest followed a gun battle near Narsinghpur Math canal, leaving the accused with a leg injury before he was subdued and taken into custody.

Ajay, also identified as 'Pattharkatta', confessed to smuggling operations and is undergoing treatment at Ballia District Hospital. Authorities are intensifying efforts to dismantle the smuggling network that spans multiple regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)