Ankit Baliyan murder: 2 Gogi gang sharpshooters gunned down in UP encounter
Two suspected killers of singer Ankit Baliyan died in a police encounter early Sunday morning. The accused allegedly fired at police officers during a checking operation following Baliyan's murder. Police pursued the suspects, leading to an exchange of gunfire in the industrial area. Baliyan was shot dead outside a gym on August 26, with four assailants involved. Investigators are examining the…
In Shamli, two sharpshooters involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan were killed in a police encounter on Monday morning, reports indicate. Identifying the slain accused as Sumit and Mohit, police revealed that the duo belonged to the notorious Gogi gang and hailed from Sonipat. According to officials, Sumit and Mohit had fled towards Loni via Baghpat following Baliyan’s murder.
On Monday morning, while attempting to reach Sonipat through the industrial area, the criminals engaged in a shootout with a police team, leading to their capture and subsequent fatal injuries. Two policemen also sustained injuries during the exchange of gunfire. Police sources confirmed that the deceased were indeed part of the gang responsible for Baliyan’s demise.
Weapons and other incriminating material were recovered from the scene. The investigation disclosed that four shooters were responsible for the murder, with the capture of Sumit and Mohit allowing intensified search efforts for the remaining two – Satyam and Aryan. Intelligence inputs had indicated their movement towards Baghpat and Loni, prompting intensified surveillance on likely escape routes. The encounter occurred during this heightened search operation early on Monday.
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