Shamli police kill two suspects in Ankit Baliyan murder case

Ankit Baliyan murder case Shamli police encounter Haryanvi singer Gogi gang Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force

Two suspected shooters involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan were killed during a police encounter in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. The suspects, identified as Sumit, 24, and Mohit, 22, were both residents of Sonipat, Haryana, and carried a reward of Rs 50,000 each.

The encounter occurred during a joint operation by the Shamli Police and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF). According to officials, the suspects opened fire on police personnel during a vehicle-checking operation, leading to retaliatory firing. Two police constables were injured in the exchange. The suspects died while receiving treatment at a local hospital.

Ankit Baliyan was shot dead on August 26 outside a gym in Shamli. Investigations revealed that four assailants on two motorcycles were involved in the attack. Police have identified six individuals linked to the crime, including four shooters and two people who allegedly conducted reconnaissance. The Gogi gang has claimed responsibility for the killing via social media.

Authorities have recovered weapons, including pistols and ammunition, from the encounter site. While the two suspects are dead, police are continuing their search for the remaining two shooters and the mastermind behind the conspiracy.

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Ankit Baliyan · Ankit Balyan · Gogi gang · Mohit · Shamli · Shamli Police · Sumit · Uttar Pradesh Police · Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force

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[● 7 SOURCES] Two suspects, identified as Sumit and Mohit, were killed in a police encounter. navbharatlive.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · hindi.webdunia.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Six people have been implicated in the case, including four shooters and two individuals accused of conducting reconnaissance. www.aajsamaaj.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Two police officers were injured during the encounter. navbharatlive.com · hindi.webdunia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police recovered two 9mm pistols, one .32 caliber pistol, 26 live cartridges, and 15 empty shell casings. navbharatlive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Investigators identified four shooters involved in the murder, originating from Hisar and Rohtak in Haryana. www.aajsamaaj.com · navbharatlive.com
[● 8 SOURCES] The suspects were involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan. navbharatlive.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · hindi.webdunia.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com
[● 3 SOURCES] CCTV footage showed approximately four assailants on two motorcycles firing between 16 and 18 rounds at Balyan. india.timesofnews.com · news.abplive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two police head constables, Harvinder and Pradeep, sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire. www.timesnownews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mohit had approximately 14 criminal cases registered against him in Haryana. www.timesnownews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A social media post claimed the Gogi gang was responsible for the murder and named Bholu Shahpuriya as the perpetrator. india.timesofnews.com · news.abplive.com · www.timesnownews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The deceased suspects, Mohit and Sumit, were residents of Sonipat, Haryana. www.timesnownews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Two suspects, identified as Sumit and Mohit, were killed in a police encounter in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. www.latestly.com · news.abplive.com · www.timesnownews.com