Two Muslim Men Killed in Alleged Police Encounter Over Suspected Cattle Smuggling in Haryana’s Nuh

Two Muslim men were killed and another injured in an alleged encounter with Haryana Police in Nuh district early Sunday, November 15, 2026, after officers suspected them of cattle smuggling, according to reports by The Tribune and Hindustan Times

The deceased have been identified as Sabir and Gabbar, alias Hadiya. The third man, identified as Tahir, sustained bullet injuries and is undergoing treatment at Nalhar Medical College. A police officer was also reportedly injured in the incident.

According to Hindustan Times, the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team in Ferozpur Jhirka had received information about suspected cattle smuggling and set up a barricade to intercept the vehicle.

The police alleged that the occupants of the vehicle opened fire, triggering an exchange of gunfire in which all three men sustained bullet injuries.

Police recover vehicle, firearms

Police said the pickup vehicle was carrying seven cows. Officers also recovered three country-made .315-bore pistols, three live cartridges and five empty cartridges from the site.

The injured men were taken to Nalhar Medical College, where Sabir and Gabbar later died. Tahir remains under treatment.

The bodies have been kept in a mortuary, and the families have been informed, a Nuh Police spokesperson told PTI. A magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the exchange of fire and the deaths are expected to be examined as part of the inquiry.