2 Suspected Shooters Of Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Killed In UP Encounter
Ankit Balyan was shot dead outside his gym in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli by four assailants on August 26.
In Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, two suspected shooters in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan were reportedly killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police and UP STF on Monday. Identified as 24-year-old Sumit and 22-year-old Mohit, the pair were killed near an Indian Gas facility on Kairana Road. They were among four shooters involved, with two others conducting reconnaissance.
The attack on Baliyan, 32, occurred on Wednesday evening after he left a gym. The Gogi gang claimed responsibility, citing Baliyan's connections to rivals and a song linked to him. Police stated six individuals were involved, and the suspects were shot during retaliatory fire after opening fire on officers. Two SWAT team members and Sumit and Mohit sustained injuries.
Police recovered firearms and cartridges from the scene. Both suspects have prior criminal records, with Mohit having 14 cases in Haryana and Sumit one. Authorities are investigating their full criminal backgrounds and roles in Baliyan's death.
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