GORAKHPUR, Sept. 22 -- Gorakhpur police arrested a notorious cattle smuggler carrying a reward of Rs.25,000 following an encounter in Belghat area in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. SP (city) Abhinav Tyagi confirmed the arrest.

According to police, the accused, identified as Imran Ali, 30, a resident of Masjid Kahna Eidgah under the jurisdiction of Tanda police station in Rampur district, attempted to speed off on his motorcycle when asked to stop. He was shot in the leg and apprehended while his accomplice managed to escape. A motorcycle, a country-made pistol, a live cartridge and an empty cartridge were recovered from the spot.

Officials said Imran has 22 criminal cases registered against him in Rampur and Gorakhpur, inclu...