A wanted criminal accused of cow smuggling and ATM theft has been killed in a police encounter near Sohna in Haryana’s Gurugram district. The incident took place near Silani village early on October 15, 2026, during an operation by the Nuh Police Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) team.
Encounter Took Place Near Silani Village
According to police reports, the CIA team was pursuing Shahid alias Advani, a resident of Kharkhari village in the Tauru area of Nuh district. The police had reportedly received information about his movement towards Gurugram.
The encounter occurred at around 4 am when the police team intercepted him near Silani village in the Sohna area. According to the police version, firing broke out during the operation, and Shahid sustained bullet injuries.
He was taken to a government hospital in Sohna, where doctors declared him dead.
Two Cows Reportedly Found in Mahindra Thar
According to media reports, Shahid and two other suspects were travelling in a Mahindra Thar carrying two cows. The vehicle was reportedly intercepted during the police operation.
The two other suspects allegedly escaped from the spot, taking advantage of the darkness. Police teams subsequently launched a search operation to trace them.
Investigators also began examining the crime scene and collecting evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
Wanted Accused Had Escaped Police Custody in 2018
Police officials said Shahid was wanted in several criminal cases, including alleged cow smuggling and incidents involving the theft of ATM machines.
According to reports, he had escaped from Gurugram Crime Branch custody in 2018 and had remained wanted for several years. News reports differ on the exact number of criminal cases registered against him, with some citing more than 30 and others reporting over 40.
Investigation Underway
The police have described the operation as a significant development in their efforts to apprehend wanted criminals. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete sequence of events and trace the suspects who escaped.