Saharanpur, April 9 -- An alleged cattle smuggler was arrested following a police encounter, which left him injured, in the Saharanpur district, officials said on Wednesday. The police said a .315 bore country-made firearm, two live cartridges, two spent shells, tools used for cattle slaughter and a live bovine were allegedly recovered from his possession. Circle officer Munish Chandra told PTI that intensified patrolling and checking drives are being carried out across the district to curb criminal activities. A police team was patrolling the Budhakheda-Sanganor road when it received information about some persons allegedly planning cattle slaughter near the Ghataheda village. On reaching the spot, the police saw two persons with a bovine in an orchard. When the police challenged them, the accused allegedly opened fire, he said. In retaliatory firing, one of the accused sustained a bullet injury in his right leg and was apprehended, while the other managed to escape.pti...