Gangster Vinay Tyagi, with over 58 cases and a history of crime dating back to 1985, died after being shot by alleged former gang members while in police transport. Tyagi, who also unsuccessfully contested assembly elections in 2007, was shot on December 24 and succumbed to injuries days later. Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting and have formed an SIT to investigate the targeted killing, exploring potential involvement of rival gangs and monetary disputes.