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  "id": 4558110,
  "title": "Ankit Baliyan murder: Two prime accused shot dead in UP Police encounter — what we know so far",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ankit-baliyan-murder-two-prime-accused-shot-dead-in-up-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:50:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ankit-baliyan-murder-two-prime-accused-shot-dead-in-up-police-encounter-what-we-know-so-far-11788143881427.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two top shooters in the Ankit Baliyan murder case were killed during an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) in Shamli, according to ANI. Baliyan was fatally shot outside a gym in Shamli district on Wednesday evening. ADG Meerut Bhanu Bhaskar confirmed the incident, stating that Baliyan had been working out at a fitness gym when four unidentified individuals arrived in two vehicles and opened fire. Despite immediate medical attention, the singer succumbed to his injuries. Shamli Superintendent of Police NP Singh said that a call was received on Dial 112, informing them of a person named Ankit Balyan who had come to the gym and was subsequently shot dead by three to four men. The family of Baliyan has expressed disappointment in the lack of progress in the investigation, seeking the help of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to ensure justice for their late son.",
  "summary": "Haryanvi singer and actor Ankit Baliyan was fatally shot in the Shamli district as he stepped out of a gym last Wednesday. Here's what we know so far about the case.",
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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."
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