8 months ago
Notorious Gangster Vinay Tyagi Shot in Uttarakhand
A famous criminal named Vinay Tyagi was shot while being taken to court in Uttarakhand.
He was in a police van when some unknown people started shooting at him.
He got hurt and was taken to the hospital.
His daughter said they knew he might be in danger because their family was being bothered a lot.
The police are now trying to catch the people who did this.
The police boss said if they don't catch the bad guys, the police in charge will be in trouble.
Notorious gangster Vinay Tyagi was shot by unidentified assailants while being taken to Laksar court in Haridwar.
Tyagi sustained two bullet injuries and was admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment.
His daughter, Tanvi Tyagi, claimed the family was harassed and pressured to cut ties with him.
Uttarakhand ADGP ordered immediate arrest of the attackers and warned of action against police if they fail.
Two police officers were also injured in the attack and are being treated at Laksar Hospital.
- Who
- Vinay Tyagi, a notorious gangster lodged in Roorkee Jail under the Gangster Act
- What
- Shot by unidentified assailants while being taken to court
- Where
- Laksar flyover in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- When
- Wednesday, between 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm
- Why
- Unknown, but the family claimed they were harassed and pressured to cut ties with him
Key facts
- Victim
- Vinay Tyagi
- Location
- Laksar flyover, Haridwar
- Injuries
- Two bullet injuries
- Hospital
- AIIMS Rishikesh
- Security Measures
- Barricading outside trauma center
- Police Action
- Immediate arrest ordered for attackers
- Witness
- Tanvi Tyagi (daughter)
Quotes
Pramendra Dobhal
Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police
“After multiple recces, Yadav came to know that Tyagi was lodged in Roorkee Jail and would be produced before the Laksar court on Thursday. Based on this information, the duo carried out the incident with the intention of revenge.”
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“Prima facie, there was personal enmity between the accused and the victim. Three officers who were with the victim at the time of the incident have been suspended for negligence.”
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Shekhar Suyal
Haridwar Rural SP
“The vehicle was trapped in traffic, and the duo pulled up and shot at close range, hitting him with three bullets on his hand, shoulder, and chest.”
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