Three arrested in buffalo theft case after armed clash with police in UP

Police in Bijnor arrested three men accused of planning and executing the theft of two buffalo from Afzalgarh area, according to officials. The operation, which unfolded after authorities received intelligence about the theft, resulted in a confrontation between the suspects and law enforcement personnel.

During the exchange, two of the accused were injured, while the third was apprehended following a chase. Police recovered both stolen buffalo as well as the pickup vehicle allegedly used in the crime. The arrests mark the conclusion of what investigators described as a coordinated theft operation.

The three suspects are currently in police custody, with authorities continuing their investigation into the matter. The recovery of the animals and vehicle came after police tracked the suspects to their location in the Afzalgarh region. Further details regarding the suspects' identities and the extent of injuries sustained are awaited.