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Haryanvi Singer Ankit Baliyan Shot Dead by Four Motorcyclists in Haryana
✍️ TOI City
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:31 AM
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Popular Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan was killed by four assailants on motorcycles, hours after posting a grim Instagram caption that echoed his latest song.
A popular Haryanvi singer and YouTuber, Ankit Baliyan, was shot dead by four men on motorcycles in Haryana. The attackers opened fire as the artist was traveling on a road, leaving him dead at the scene.
Hours before the attack, Baliyan posted a chilling message on Instagram that read, "Murder maar de sadak ke upar," a line that mirrors the lyrics of his newly released song. The post has drawn widespread attention for its eerie similarity to the manner of his death.
Baliyan had built a sizable following on YouTube with songs that often featured violent themes. According to his family, he was also preparing to contest local elections and to make a debut in Bollywood, indicating ambitions beyond music.
The killing has triggered protests in the region, with locals demanding stricter law‑and‑order measures. Political leaders and civil society groups have condemned the incident, calling for a swift investigation and accountability for the perpetrators.
Hours before the attack, Baliyan posted a chilling message on Instagram that read, "Murder maar de sadak ke upar," a line that mirrors the lyrics of his newly released song. The post has drawn widespread attention for its eerie similarity to the manner of his death.
Baliyan had built a sizable following on YouTube with songs that often featured violent themes. According to his family, he was also preparing to contest local elections and to make a debut in Bollywood, indicating ambitions beyond music.
The killing has triggered protests in the region, with locals demanding stricter law‑and‑order measures. Political leaders and civil society groups have condemned the incident, calling for a swift investigation and accountability for the perpetrators.