Dramatic Arrest: Rajasthan Police Nab Cattle Smugglers in High-Stakes Standoff

Four suspected members of a cattle-smuggling gang were apprehended by police in a tense encounter in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi. The suspects attempted to flee and opened fire at the police after being caught loading cattle into a vehicle. Two remain at large, and investigation continues.

In a dramatic turn of events, police in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, arrested four alleged members of a cattle-smuggling gang following a brief yet intense confrontation.

Informed by a tip-off, law enforcement personnel arrived at the Gaurav Path vegetable market, surprising the suspects in the act of loading cattle into a pick-up truck. The accused, after spotting the police, attempted to escape, firing shots with lethal intent, according to Superintendent of Police Prashant Kiran.

In pursuit, the police succeeded in grounding the vehicle when its tire burst, forcing the suspects to flee on foot. With the help of local residents, four suspects were quickly apprehended. Notably, two of the accused managed to elude capture. An investigation is ongoing as authorities work relentlessly to catch those on the run.

(With inputs from agencies.)