Ankit Balyan murder: CCTV footage shows four shooters escape to Haryana
The killing has drawn criticism from the Samajwadi Party and Congress, which have targeted the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the law and order situation.
Uttar Pradesh authorities are investigating the murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan, who was killed in Shamli after four gunmen escaped to Haryana, according to officials. The attackers, captured on CCTV footage from multiple locations, fled on motorcycles following the shooting. Balyan was leaving a gym in Kotwali area around 6:45 p.m. on August 26, 2026, when he was ambushed by the assailants, sustaining critical injuries and dying at a community health center.
He was known for his violent and rebellious musical style, with songs like "Murder maar de sadak ke upar" and "Bhari Court Mein Goli Marenge." Balyan had over 3.68 lakh subscribers on YouTube and 4.97 lakh followers on Instagram, where he posted his final video just two hours before his death. Police are reviewing social media activity to piece together the timeline of events.
Balyan had recently released several new songs and was preparing to contest a district panchayat election, as well as aiming for a career in Bollywood. His family and supporters protested in Shamli demanding swift justice for the attackers.
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