# Murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/murder-of-haryanvi-singer-ankit-baliyan > Updated: 2026-08-31T07:35:52.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 3. Haryanvi singer, actor, and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on August 26, 2026. CCTV footage showed approximately four attackers on motorcycles firing between 12 and 25 rounds as Baliyan exited a gym. A postmortem revealed nine gunshot wounds. A social media post allegedly linked to the Gogi gang claimed responsibility, suggesting the murder was retaliation for a song Baliyan released regarding the 2021 death of gangster Jitendra Gogi. Following investigations by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force, police engaged in an encounter with suspects on August 29. Two individuals, identified as Sumit, 24, and Mohit, 22, were killed during the confrontation after they reportedly opened fire on a police vehicle during a checking operation near an Indian Gas warehouse on Kairana Road. Both suspects were residents of Sonipat, Haryana, and carried a reward of Rs 50,000 for their capture. Two police constables were injured in the exchange. Authorities recovered several firearms and ammunition at the scene. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna stated that the investigation would extend beyond the shooters to dismantle the entire criminal network responsible for the conspiracy. While Baliyan’s wife expressed relief and thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the police action, his father, Satbir Singh, described the encounter as ‘half justice,’ demanding the apprehension of all remaining accomplices. Political reactions have also emerged, with Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya defending the police action, while Samajwadi Party MP Avadhesh Prasad has called for a high-level inquiry into the circumstances of the encounter. The family continues to call for the arrest of two remaining suspects, Aryan and Satyam, who are currently absconding. ## Claims - The suspects were involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Two suspects, identified as Sumit and Mohit, were killed in a police encounter. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Two police officers were injured during the encounter. (corroborated by 5 sources) - CCTV footage showed approximately four assailants on two motorcycles firing between 16 and 18 rounds at Balyan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A social media post claimed the Gogi gang was responsible for the murder and named Bholu Shahpuriya as the perpetrator. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Investigators identified four shooters involved in the murder, originating from Hisar and Rohtak in Haryana. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The suspects were residents of Rajhra village in Sonipat district, Haryana. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Police recovered two 9mm pistols, one .32 caliber pistol, 26 live cartridges, and 15 empty shell casings. (single source) - The deceased suspects, Mohit and Sumit, were residents of Sonipat, Haryana. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Shamli police kill two suspects in encounter linked to Ankit Baliyan murder Two suspected shooters linked to the Gogi gang were killed in a police encounter in Shamli following the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan, allegedly over a controversial song. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ankit-baliyan-murder-two-suspects-killed-in-police-encounter ### 2026-08-29: Shamli police kill two suspects in Ankit Baliyan murder case Two suspected shooters in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan were killed in a police encounter in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, following a shootout with the STF and local police. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shamli-police-kill-two-suspects-in-encounter-over-ankit-baliyan-murder ### 2026-08-26: Ankit Baliyan: Haryanvi singer shot dead outside gym in Shamli Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan was shot dead by four assailants outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. The Gogi gang has allegedly claimed responsibility via social media. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ankit-balyan-haryanvi-singer-and-youtuber-shot-dead-in-shamli --- Cite as: Murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/murder-of-haryanvi-singer-ankit-baliyan