Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan shot dead in Shamli; Gogi gang claims responsibility
Police are verifying a gang claim as investigators trace four suspects across Uttar Pradesh and Haryana after the singer was shot 18 times, sources said.
- 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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Ankit Baliyan Murder: Police probe Gogi gang's involvement
Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan was shot dead in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. Police, including the UPSTF, are actively investigating, tracing the assailants to Haryana using CCTV footage. A gang has claimed responsibility, and the incident has sparked protests and political criticism over the state's law and order situation.
Haryanvi Singer Murder: New Footage Shows Shocking Attack on Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan
The murder mystery of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli remains unsolved, even more than 36 hours after the incident. A new CCTV footage has surfaced showing the shocking attack. In the video, Ankit is seen leaving a gym and approaching his vehicle when four armed assailants allegedly surround him and open fire before fleeing the spot. The murder, which took place on Wednesday evening, has sparked anger and grief among his f…
Hours Before His Murder, Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Sang About Killing
Promoting his 'Baby Badmash' song released last month, Haryanvi singer-YouTuber Ankit Balyan sang a few of its lines, including, "Murder maar de sadak ke upar (murder on the road)" to his Instagram followers in a video. Hours later, he was shot dead.
4 killers, 18 bullets: Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan’s daylight murder caught on camera
Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead outside a Shamli gym by four assailants. CCTV footage captured his final moments before the fatal attack occurred. Investigators are examining a possible gang-war motive linked to social media posts. Balyan's popular song "Bhari Court Mein Goli Marenge" is also under scrutiny. Police have formed multiple teams to apprehend the killers and solve the case.
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