Quick Info
| Profession | Retired Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Inspector Avinash Mishra is a retired Uttar Pradesh Police officer known for conducting over 150 encounters with dreaded criminals. | |
| He is the real-life inspiration behind the web series 'Inspector Avinash' released in May 2023, starring Randeep Hooda. | |
| Mishra is currently residing in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and is alive. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Master's degree in Physical Education | Completed |
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Personal Life
| Mishra lives in Lucknow with his family. | |
| He is known to occasionally consume liquor. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Gyan Prasad Mishra (freedom fighter) |
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| Children | Son - Varun Mishra (engineer, founder of Finetic Media), Daughter - Smarika Mishra (doctor) |
Career
| Joined Uttar Pradesh Police in 1982 as a 1982 batch officer. | |
| Completed training at U.P. Police Academy in Moradabad and became an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in 1985. | |
| First successful encounter occurred in Meerut with three gangsters during his initial posting. | |
| Helped establish the Special Task Force (STF) in Lucknow in 1998 against criminal Prakash Shukla. | |
| Led the STF to capture Prakash Shukla in Ghaziabad in September 1998. | |
| Pursued Prakash Shukla to Nepal and Bihar as part of STF operations. | |
| Encountered gangster Munna Bajrangi in Delhi under STF leadership, with conflicting reports on his demise. | |
| Confronted Sattu Pandey and Guddu (associated with Mumbai gangster Chhota Rajan) in Lucknow in 2002. | |
| Served at the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of UP Police from 2009 to 2018. | |
| Retired as Deputy Superintendent of Police in 2019. | |
| Known as 'Guruji' by Mumbai Police for his expertise in encounters. |
Favourites
| Actor: Randeep Hooda | |
| Director: Neeraj Pathak |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/avinash_mishra___/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/avinashgalaxy/ | |
| https://x.com/Avinash_galaxy | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashmishra_ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Avinash Mishra, a retired 1982 batch police officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police, conducted encounters of over 150 dreaded criminals. | |
| 2. He gained fame in May 2023 with the release of the web series "Inspector Avinash" based on his life. | |
| 3. Mishra pursued a master’s in P.Ed to advance his sports interests despite his father's disapproval. | |
| 4. He cleared the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) exams by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission in 1982. | |
| 5. In 1982, Mishra joined the U.P. Police Academy in Moradabad, becoming an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in 1985. | |
| 6. His first successful encounter happened in Meerut with three gangsters during his initial posting. | |
| 7. In Lucknow, in 1998, Mishra helped establish the Special Task Force (STF) against criminal Prakash Shukla. | |
| 8. The STF, including Mishra, pursued Shukla to Nepal and Bihar but faced challenges due to cross-border relations. | |
| 9. In Delhi, the STF under Mishra encountered gangster Munna Bajrangi, with conflicting reports of his demise later emerging. | |
| 10. Mishra led the STF to capture Prakash Shukla in a tactical operation in Ghaziabad in September 1998. | |
| 11. In 2002, he confronted Sattu Pandey and Guddu, associated with Mumbai gangster Chhota Rajan, in Lucknow. | |
| 12. Throughout his career, Mishra led the STF in confronting various notorious criminals. | |
| 13. He served at the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UP Police from 2009 to 2018. | |
| 14. Mishra retired as a deputy superintendent of police in 2019. | |
| 15. His son established a production house to showcase Mishra's life story. | |
| 16. Known as "Guruji" by Mumbai Police, Mishra was considered an expert due to his encounter achievements. | |
| 17. He admires actor Randeep Hooda and is close friends with director Neeraj Pathak. | |
| 18. Occasionally, Mishra indulges in liquor consumption. | |
| 19. Mishra expressed dismay over the abrupt withdrawal of security by the Uttar Pradesh Police. | |
| 20. His life as a cop inspired the release of the web series "Inspector Avinash" in 2023, with Randeep Hooda portraying Mishra's character. |