| Avinash Mishra, a retired 1982 batch police officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police, conducted encounters of over 150 dreaded criminals. |
| He gained fame in May 2023 with the release of the web series "Inspector Avinash" based on his life. |
| Mishra pursued a master’s in P.Ed to advance his sports interests despite his father's disapproval. |
| He cleared the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) exams by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission in 1982. |
| In 1982, Mishra joined the U.P. Police Academy in Moradabad, becoming an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) in 1985. |
| His first successful encounter happened in Meerut with three gangsters during his initial posting. |
| In Lucknow, in 1998, Mishra helped establish the Special Task Force (STF) against criminal Prakash Shukla. |
| The STF, including Mishra, pursued Shukla to Nepal and Bihar but faced challenges due to cross-border relations. |
| In Delhi, the STF under Mishra encountered gangster Munna Bajrangi, with conflicting reports of his demise later emerging. |
| Mishra led the STF to capture Prakash Shukla in a tactical operation in Ghaziabad in September 1998. |
| In 2002, he confronted Sattu Pandey and Guddu, associated with Mumbai gangster Chhota Rajan, in Lucknow. |
| Throughout his career, Mishra led the STF in confronting various notorious criminals. |
| He served at the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UP Police from 2009 to 2018. |
| Mishra retired as a deputy superintendent of police in 2019. |
| His son established a production house to showcase Mishra's life story. |
| Known as "Guruji" by Mumbai Police, Mishra was considered an expert due to his encounter achievements. |
| He admires actor Randeep Hooda and is close friends with director Neeraj Pathak. |
| Occasionally, Mishra indulges in liquor consumption. |
| Mishra expressed dismay over the abrupt withdrawal of security by the Uttar Pradesh Police. |
| His life as a cop inspired the release of the web series "Inspector Avinash" in 2023, with Randeep Hooda portraying Mishra's character. |
