Who was international para athlete Chirag Tyagi? News of murder came while meeting GF- Police told how the death happened

Chirag Tyagi… a name which had made its own weakness its strength. Despite having poor eyesight, he showed such speed on the track that he reached the Asian Para Games by winning the gold medal for the country. But the life of the player who brought glory to India ended tragically in Ghaziabad. On Saturday, 25-year-old international para athlete Chirag Tyagi, who returned from South India with a victory flag, was murdered. His body was found in a bloody condition near Sai Upvan on GT Road, which spread a sensation in the entire sports world.

In the initial investigation, the police found bullet marks on Chirag’s back, while there were many injury marks on the body. Doctors initially feared electric shock, but the real cause of death will be clear only after the post-mortem report. At present, the police is investigating the murder from many angles including professional enmity, love affair and money transactions.

Who was para athlete Chirag Tyagi?

Chirag Tyagi, resident of Basantpur Sainthali village of Muradnagar area of ​​Ghaziabad, was an international para runner. He had vision problems and used to participate in the T12 category. This category is for those players who have severe visual impairment. Chirag had made his mark at the national and international level at a very young age. He was known for his excellent performance in 100 meter, 400 meter and 1500 meter races.

Chirag had returned from Bengaluru after winning gold

Chirag won the gold medal in 400 meter race in the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship 2026 held at Sri Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru between 26 to 28 May. Apart from this, he also won silver medal in 1500 meters. On the basis of this brilliant performance, he had also qualified for the Asian Para Games. He was to represent India in the Asian Para Games to be held in Japan in October 2026.

How was Chirag Tyagi murdered?

At around 3 pm on Saturday evening, police received information that a dead body of a youth was lying in Sai Upvan area of ​​Ghaziabad. Police reached the spot and saw that the young man’s face was soaked in blood and there was a bullet-like mark on his back. Later he was identified as Chirag Tyagi.

Police have also recovered Chirag’s mobile phone and bag from the spot. For this reason, the police currently consider the possibility of robbery as weak. From the blood scattered at the spot and signs of struggle, it is being estimated that Chirag had a scuffle with the accused before the murder.

Did Chirag’s acquaintances commit the murder?

In the initial investigation of the police, it is being suspected that people known to Chirag may be involved in the murder. Investigation revealed that after returning from Bengaluru to Delhi, Chirag had reached Shaheed Sthal station located at New Bus Stand by metro. After this he went towards Sai Upvan with an acquaintance. Police are now scanning CCTV footage, mobile call records and location data to find out with whom Chirag was last seen.

Why investigate the girlfriend angle also?

According to sources, Chirag was friends with a girl, whom he met on Instagram. It is being told that the girl is a resident of Indore and had come to Ghaziabad to meet Chirag on Saturday. Police are now interrogating Chirag’s girlfriend, coach, fellow players and family members. Four different teams have been formed to investigate the case.

What were Chirag’s achievements at the international level?

• International gold medalist in 400 meter race
• Silver medal winner in 1500 meters
• Bronze Medal in Dubai 2026 Para Athletics Grand Prix
• Many medals in national para athletics competitions
• Qualify for Asian Para Games 2026

What did the police say?

DCP City Dhawal Jaiswal said that the police is investigating the case from all angles. In the initial investigation, there is a possibility of murder by shooting. Soon the accused will be identified and the matter will be revealed.