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Two Arrested in Shooting of Gangster Vinay Tyagi During Court Transfer in Uttarakhand

Police cite a money dispute as the motive, with Tyagi under treatment at AIIMS Rishikesh.

Overview

  • Haridwar police arrested Sunny Yadav, 28, also known as Shera, and Ajay, 24, from a forested area near Sikandarpur along the Bijnor Highway.
  • Investigators say the suspects ambushed the escort on the Laksar flyover during a traffic jam, blocked the vehicle with a motorcycle, and opened fire; two illegal pistols were seized.
  • Two bullets hit Vinay Tyagi and two constables were injured in the attack, and Tyagi was referred to AIIMS Rishikesh under police security.
  • Uttarakhand ADGP (Law and Order) V Murugesan had directed immediate arrests and warned of action against officers if the shooters were not apprehended.
  • Tyagi’s daughter says a court had approved a request for extra security before the transfer, prompting scrutiny of custodial safeguards.