Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, after assailants fired 18 rounds at him.
The Gogi Gang claimed responsibility for the murder in a viral social media post, citing Balyan's recent controversial song 'Court Mein Goli Marenge' as the motive for the attack.
Police have launched a manhunt for the shooters, while local political leaders have condemned the incident, demanding immediate action against the rising influence of organized crime in the region.