Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Gangster Vinay Tyagi Killed in Uttarakhand Police Custody
Vinay Tyagi was a well-known gangster who started his criminal activities when he was just 13 years old.
He had over 58 cases against him, including kidnapping, murder, and robbery.
He was also a politician who ran for an assembly election in 2007.
While being taken to court from jail, he was shot by two men who were once part of his gang.
The police are investigating the incident, and his family claims that powerful people were involved in his killing.
Tyagi's family also alleges that he was targeted to prevent him from revealing information about a large loot worth Rs 750 crore.
Vinay Tyagi, a 53-year-old gangster, was shot and killed while in police custody on December 24, 2023.
Tyagi had over 58 criminal cases against him, including kidnapping, murder, and robbery, with his first case registered in 1985 at age 13.
He was a known associate of gangster Sunil Rathi and had rivalries with other gangs, including Haridwar-based Chinu Pandit.
Two men, Sunny Yadav and Ajay, were arrested for Tyagi's killing, with police suspecting gang rivalry as the motive.
Tyagi's family alleges that he was targeted to prevent him from revealing information about a Rs 750 crore loot and that powerful individuals were involved in his killing.
- Who
- Vinay Tyagi, a 53-year-old gangster with over 58 criminal cases
- What
- Tyagi was shot and killed while in police custody during transport to court
- When
- December 24, 2023
- Where
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Why
- The motive is suspected to be gang rivalry, possibly over a monetary dispute
- Name
- Vinay Tyagi
- Age
- 53
- First Crime
- 1985 (Kidnapping at age 13)
- Number of Cases
- More than 58
- Political Affiliation
- Uttar Pradesh United Democratic Front
- Date of Incident
- December 24, 2023
- Location of Incident
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Accused in Killing
- Sunny Yadav and Ajay