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All Indian Cine Workers Association seeks justice for the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan

  • On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 32-year-old Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan was shot dead by four assailants outside a gym in Shamli, UP. CCTV footage captured attackers arriving on two motorcycles and firing around 18 rounds.
  • A person claiming to be from the Gogi gang allegedly took responsibility for the murder in a social media post on Thursday, which police are verifying. Investigators traced the suspects' escape route to Haryana using CCTV footage from multiple locations.
  • Baliyan, a former kabaddi player, had a significant presence in the Haryanvi music industry, having worked on over 50 songs. His YouTube channel had more than 3.66 lakh subscribers, where he appeared in music videos and digital projects.
  • Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar Azad condemned the killing, criticizing the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government's law and order. The incident triggered protests in Shamli, with family members demanding immediate arrest of the attackers.
  • Meerut Zone ADGP Bhanu Bhaskar stated police gathered "several clues" but would not disclose details publicly. While the case remains unsolved more than 36 hours later, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force actively works to identify the assailants.
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The New Indian Express broke the news in Chennai, India on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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