2 suspected shooters in Haryanavi singer Ankit Baliyan murder killed in UP Police encounter

Two alleged gunmen, each receiving a ₹50,000 reward, died from injuries sustained during an exchange of fire in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. Police intercepted Mohit, 22, and Sumit, 24, both from Haryana's Sonipat, and a gunfight ensued. The suspects fired at the police team, leading to self-defence retaliation, leaving Mohit and Sumit wounded.

They were transported to Shamli's District Joint Hospital, where doctors pronounced them dead. Additional Director General (law and order) Amitabh Yash reported that the suspects had three pistols, 10 live and nine spent cartridges, a motorcycle, a bag, a mobile phone, and ₹5,000 in cash on them. Head constables Harvinder and Pradeep also received bullet injuries during the encounter.

The police recovered these items from the suspects and are investigating their criminal backgrounds, with further legal proceedings ongoing. Ankit Baliyan, a Haryanvi singer and YouTuber, was murdered outside a Shamli gym on August 26, and these men are suspected to be his killers. Encounter killings in Uttar Pradesh continue to be a contentious issue, with authorities claiming they are justified in self-defence, while critics question their effectiveness and raise concerns over potential human rights violations.