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JAIPUR: A sub-inspector was injured in a fierce encounter while chasing a group of cow smugglers at Ghatmika village under Kaman police station area of Bharatpur district on Friday.

Police have detained some persons in this connection.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of police officers including Quick Response Team (QRT) reached the spot where they had specific information on the presence of cow smugglers.

“After been surrounded by the police, unidentified persons involved in cow smuggling opened fire in which a sub-inspector was injured. He has sustained pellet injuries near one of his eye and other parts of the body. He has been rushed to SMS Hospital for treatment,” said a senior police officer of Bharatpur district.

DSP Devendra Singh Rajawat said after specific information on cow smuggling near the hills of Ghatmika village, a well-equipped team of police officers rushed to the spot.

“The cow smugglers started firing and managed to flee from the scene,” Rajawat added.

This is not the first time when police team witnessed firing while chasing cow smugglers. The smugglers in Kaman area of Mewat region have been fearlessly opening fire on police teams.

“We have seized a few vehicles and have detained some persons. Hopefully, we will nail down the culprits,” said a senior officer of Bharatpur district.

