Justice Pursued: Arrests in Uttarakhand Brigadier's Murder Case

Uttarakhand Police arrested two men involved in the murder of retired Brigadier Mukesh Joshi, bringing the total arrests to nine. The incident on Mussoorie Road involved a shootout between two SUV groups. The police intercepted the suspects, resulting in a chase and gunfire exchange, injuring one suspect.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dehradun | Updated: 04-04-2026 17:53 IST | Created: 04-04-2026 17:53 IST
Justice Pursued: Arrests in Uttarakhand Brigadier's Murder Case
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Early Saturday, Uttarakhand Police arrested two suspects linked to a retired Brigadier's murder after a dramatic encounter, authorities confirmed.

The Dehradun SSP revealed that nine individuals were apprehended following the Monday shootout near Mussoorie Road, in which Brigadier Mukesh Joshi was fatally shot.

Two men, identified as Shantanu Tyagi and Kavish Hussain Tyagi, were cornered by police near Guniyal village. A gunfire exchange ensued, injuring Hussain Tyagi. Police recovered a pistol and cartridges from the suspects. Authorities are pursuing one remaining fugitive.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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