A Delhi court on Thursday convicted notorious gangster Salman Tyagi and four of his associates in a 12-year-old case involving rioting and attempted murder. One of the accused, Mohd. Saddam alias Gauri, was acquitted of all charges.
Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Shivali Sharma of Tis Hazari Court found Tyagi and his accomplices—Sahil alias Chhota Roshan, S. Mustafa Tyagi, Mansoor Tyagi, and Manish alias Deepak—guilty of offenses under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including rioting with deadly weapons and attempt to murder. Salman Tyagi was also convicted under Section 25 of the Arms Act for illegal possession of firearms.
Incident Details
The case dates back to the night of September 24, 2012, when Tyagi and his associates, armed with firearms, swords, and iron rods, allegedly attacked Salim on Shamshan Ghat Road, near Tihar Gaon in Hari Nagar.
According to the prosecution, while Sahil and Mansoor stayed in the car, the other accused, including Tyagi, exited the vehicle and assaulted Salim. Accused Mani Nasa (now deceased) attacked Salim with an iron rod, while Saddam Gauri used a sword, and Deepak beat him with fists and kicks.
When Salim’s nephew Javed and other family members tried to intervene, Mansoor allegedly fired a pistol to deter them. Tyagi then grabbed the weapon and fired at Salim. However, Salim was saved from gunshot injuries as he fell unconscious due to the earlier assault. Hearing the commotion, neighbors began gathering, prompting the attackers to flee.
Investigation and Recovery
An FIR was lodged based on Javed’s complaint. During the investigation, police recovered illegal weapons from the accused:
– A pistol with two live cartridges was found with Salman Tyagi on October 8, 2012.
– A loaded country-made pistol was seized from Mani Nasa on October 4, 2012.
– A sword was recovered from Saddam Gauri on October 20, 2012.
Legal Proceedings
The Delhi Police filed a charge sheet against eight individuals, including Tyagi, under multiple sections of the IPC and the Arms Act. However, two of the accused, Mani Nasa and Ibrahim Tyagi, died during the trial, and proceedings against them were abated.
Advocate Deepak Sharma, representing Saddam Gauri, successfully argued for his acquittal, while the court convicted the remaining five.
This verdict brings closure to a case that highlights the organized crime activities of Tyagi and his gang, underscoring the long arm of the law in addressing violent criminal acts.
