Wanted criminal carrying ₹50,000 reward killed in police encounter in Noida; 2 cops injured
Police identified the deceased as Aman Tyagi, a resident of Muzaffarnagar. The police action came after Tyagi was booked in an attempt-to-murder case.
On Saturday night, a wanted criminal named Aman Tyagi was killed during an encounter with police in Noida's Sector 126, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Preeti Yadav. Tyagi, who was riding a motorcycle, was wanted for a ₹50,000 reward and was identified as a resident of Muzaffarnagar. The police caught up with Tyagi near Sector 126 when he allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Two policemen, Sub-Inspector Narendra and Constable Dheeraj, sustained bullet injuries to their legs and are receiving medical treatment. Tyagi had a history of criminal activity, with over 20 cases registered against him in various states between 2012 and 2026. He was involved in murder, robbery, extortion, and the Gangsters Act.
Tyagi was also linked to a gang involved in the 2013 murder of a political party associate, for which gang members received life sentences in 2023.
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