Muzaffarnagar: A man was held on the charge of cow slaughter at Shamli's Badhupur village on Thursday.
Shamli SP Ajay Kumar Sharma said that a police team led by SHO Yashpal Sharma overpowered Janab, alias Lambu, in a sugarcane field and arrested him after an exchange of fire.
Man held on charge of cow slaughter in UP's Muzaffarnagar
He said that the beef and several cartridges were recovered from the accused who was admitted to a hospital for the treatment of bullet injuries.
Two of his accomplices managed to escape.
Janab was allegedly involved in several cases of cow slaughter and attempt to murder.
A cash reward of Rs 20,000 has been announced for the police team.
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