Cow Slaughter Case – Two Arrested in Bareilly as Police Intensify Investigation
Cow Slaughter Case –Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged cow slaughter case in Bareilly district, with one of the accused being taken into custody after an encounter. Officials said the investigation is continuing to identify any additional people linked to the case.
Police Conduct Raid Following Information
According to police officials, the case is linked to the Izzatnagar area of Bareilly, where authorities received information about an alleged cow slaughter incident. Acting on the tip-off, a police team carried out a raid at a house in Gram Mahlaun. During the operation, Mohammad Khan was arrested from the premises, while another accused, Aqiluddin alias Gattu, was later apprehended after an encounter in a nearby forest.
Officials stated that Aqiluddin suffered a bullet injury to his leg during the exchange of fire. A police constable also sustained injuries in the operation and received medical attention.
Recovery of Evidence During Operation
Police said the raid led to the recovery of approximately 40 kilograms of suspected bovine meat, an electronic weighing scale, and equipment allegedly used for cow slaughter. Investigators also claimed to have seized an illegal firearm from the accused during the course of the operation.
The recovered materials have been taken into police custody and are expected to form part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities have not released further details regarding forensic examination or additional evidence at this stage.
Police Statement on the Investigation
Providing details of the case, Additional Superintendent of Police Shivam Ashutosh said officers acted immediately after receiving information on July 16, 2026, regarding suspected illegal activity at the residence of Aqiluddin. The police team reached the location, conducted a search, and detained Mohammad Khan from the property while recovering the alleged evidence.
Officials added that the investigation remains active, with efforts focused on determining whether other individuals played any role in the incident. Police said further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.
Continued Action Against Similar Cases
The latest arrests come as law enforcement agencies in Uttar Pradesh continue action against people accused in cow slaughter-related cases. Police have indicated that operations are being carried out in several districts whenever credible information is received.
Authorities maintain that such investigations are being conducted under the provisions of applicable law, with evidence collection and verification remaining an important part of the process before the completion of legal proceedings.
Earlier Encounter in Shahjahanpur
In a separate incident reported in June, police arrested two wanted suspects during a joint operation in Shahjahanpur district. The operation involved the Special Operations Group (SOG), the Surveillance Cell, and Kant Police after officers received information about the presence of two men wanted in cow slaughter-related cases.
According to police, the accused were carrying cash rewards of ₹10,000 each and had also been booked under the Gangster Act. Officials alleged that the suspects attempted to escape when the police team arrived and that two individuals opened fire on the officers.
Police stated that Mohammad Shakir sustained bullet injuries to both legs during the encounter, while his associate, Dharmveer, was arrested after being surrounded by the police team. Authorities also reported recovering illegal country-made pistols, live cartridges, and a mobile phone from their possession. Both accused were identified as residents of Bareilly district.
Investigations in both cases are continuing, and police have said that further action will depend on the evidence collected during the ongoing inquiry