{
  "id": 3877193,
  "title": "Ankit Baliyan Murder Case: CCTV Shows Exact Moments When Haryanvi Singer Was Shot Dead In Shamli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ankit-baliyan-murder-case-cctv-shows-exact-moments-when-haryanvi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T02:42:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/ankit-baliyan-murder-case-cctv-shows-exact-moments-when-haryanvi-singer-was-shot-dead-in-shamli"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shamli: Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan, 32, met his untimely demise outside a gym in Uttar Pradesh s Shamli on Wednesday evening. The incident bears resemblance to the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. CCTV footage from the scene has now surfaced, providing a clear glimpse of the attack. The footage reveals the suspected attackers arriving on motorcycles near the gym and then moving towards Baliyan on foot, carrying bags. Preliminary information suggests the attackers fired around 18 rounds as Baliyan stepped out of the gym, hitting him five times, including in the head and abdomen. The Haryana-based Gogi gang has claimed responsibility for the murder. An Instagram post by a person identified as Bholu Shahpuriya, who allegedly has ties to the gang, alleged that Baliyan had supported their rivals and released a song about an incident involving their associate Gogi. The post also issued a threat to those supporting the gang's enemies. Police are currently investigating the social media post to ascertain its authenticity and determine whether the gang was indeed involved in the killing. Baliyan was a prominent figure in the Haryanvi music scene, with hits like \"Bhari Court Mein Goli Marenge Meri Jaan.\" He was born in Shamli and had faced controversy in 2023 over a roadshow in the district. The singer was reportedly preparing to contest the upcoming district panchayat elections in Shamli. The killing has drawn comparisons to the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, who was also targeted by armed assailants.",
  "summary": "Shamli: Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan, 32, was shot dead outside a gym in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli on Wednesday evening, in a murder bearing similarities to the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. CCTV footage from the scene has now surfaced, showing the exact moments of the attack. The footage shows suspected attackers arriving near the gym on motorcycles before approaching the singer. In…",
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  "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."
}