Indian Politics
Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Shot Dead in Shamli
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan was shot dead by four gunmen outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on August 27, 2026.
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CCTV footage shows the attackers firing 18 rounds in 25 seconds at point-blank range, with the Gogi gang claiming responsibility for the murder.
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Police have launched a murder investigation, while the victim's family has publicly demanded justice, stating that the singer had no known criminal rivalries.