{
  "id": 3558297,
  "title": "Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan shot dead in UP just 2 hours after he shared video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/haryanvi-singer-ankit-balyan-shot-dead-in-up-just-2-hours-after-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:52:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/haryanvi-singer-ankit-balyan-shot-dead-in-uttar-pradesh-just-two-hours-after-he-shared-a-video-saying-murder-maar-de-sadak-ke-upar/articleshow/133546188.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Tragedy struck as Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday evening. Despite prompt medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly thereafter. Famous for his songs and social media influence, Balyan was reportedly gearing up for local elections. Authorities are actively investigating the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}