India, April 27 -- A suspected cow smuggler was injured in a police shoot-out in Nuh on Saturday night during a targeted operation, officers said on Sunday.

The accused, a resident of Luhinga Kalan village under Punhana police station limits, allegedly opened fire at a police team. Police retaliated, injuring him in the leg before overpowering and arresting him. He was shifted to a nearby hospital and remains under police supervision, officecrs added.

Officials said the accused is a repeat offender with around 10 criminal cases, including those related to cow smuggling and slaughter.

"The accused opened fire on the police team, prompting retaliatory action. He was injured in the leg and has been taken into custody," said Nuh police spo...