Man sentenced to five years for cattle smuggling and shooting at police in Gurgaon

GURGAON: After six years of trial, a man was awarded five years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 42,000 for cattle smuggling and firing at a police team. The accused was convicted under the Haryana Cattle Preservation and Cow Protection Act.
According to the police, the case dates back to 2019 when Nuh police acted on information about cattle smuggling in the Firozpur Jhirka area in Nuh. The police received a tip-off that two suspects—Mujib from Paemakheda and Wasim alias Vassi from Utavad—were smuggling cattle to Rajasthan in a truck.
Acting on this information, a police team set up a blockade at Shahpur Kheda Kati Ghati turn. When the suspicious vehicle arrived, the police attempted to stop it. In an attempt to break through the blockade, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled. During this, one of the accused fired at the police with an illegal weapon.
After the cross-firing, the police managed to arrest Mujib, while the other, Wasim alias Vassi, managed to escape. An illegal weapon was recovered from Mujib. Upon searching the truck, eight cattle were found tied cruelly. All the animals were safely rescued and given veterinary assistance.
After several months of investigation, the police filed a chargesheet. The trial lasted six years in court, with statements from 12 witnesses recorded. Given the seriousness of the case, the court found Mujib guilty, while his absconding accomplice Wasim was declared a fugitive.
Mujib was convicted under the Haryana Cattle Preservation and Cow Protection Act, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, for possessing an illegal weapon, and for attempted murder. He was sentenced to five years and fined 42,000 rupees. If he fails to pay the fine, he will serve an additional three months in jail.
Additional Sessions Judge of Nuh, Sushil Kumar, in his order on Wednesday, held the accused guilty on the basis of the police investigation and evidence presented before the court.
“The decision makes it clear that strict action will be taken against those who commit crimes against law and order. This judgment will serve as a precedent in cases of cattle smuggling and animal cruelty,” said a Nuh police spokesperson. Meanwhile, Nuh police have welcomed the decision and assured that the absconding accused will be apprehended soon.