Mohd Faizan Hasan Kavka from Honnavar was shot by police after attacking officers during a cow slaughter case investigation. Faizan, implicated in killing a pregnant cow, was apprehended but attacked police when retrieving evidence. He is now treated for his injuries, with police promising further arrests and actions against cattle smugglers in the district.
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