Gangster Vikki Tyagi's son, aide held after encounter in Muzaffarnagar, arms seized: Police

Slain gangster Vikki Tyagi’s son Rakshit and his associate were arrested in Muzaffarnagar on Monday (March 2, 2026) following a shoot-out and a cache of illegal arms was allegedly seized from their possession, police said.

The accused, Rakshit Tyagi (28) and his associate Bholu, sustained bullet injuries in the encounter and were admitted to a hospital, they said.

Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted a car without a number plate near Sindhawali underpass, following which the two occupants of the vehicle opened fire while attempting to flee, Circle Officer Siddharth Mishra told reporters, adding the police retaliated, injuring the duo.

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The police seized four pistols, including two country-made firearms, and nine cartridges, besides the car, the officer said.

The police claimed that Rakshit Tyagi was active in supplying illegal arms and was wanted in more than 10 criminal cases.

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Vikki Tyagi, a history-sheeter with multiple criminal cases, was shot dead by a lone assailant in a courtroom in 2015 in the district. The police said his son had been under surveillance for suspected involvement in organised crime networks in western Uttar Pradesh.

Further investigation is underway, they said.