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Crime
Police Encounter in Shamli: Two Hitmen Killed in Murder Case of Singer Ankit Baliyan
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 07:38 AM
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In a decisive police encounter in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, two shooters involved in the murder of singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan were killed.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force carried out a shoot‑out in Shamli after receiving intelligence about the whereabouts of two men suspected of killing singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan. The encounter took place on [date not provided] near the outskirts of the town. Police identified the shooters as Sumit and Mohit, who were allegedly part of a four‑man team that carried out the attack on the singer.
The operation resulted in the deaths of both Sumit and Mohit. Authorities said that the remaining two shooters are still at large and are being pursued. The investigation has so far identified six individuals linked to the case, including the two shooters and two other persons who allegedly assisted them.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have praised the Special Task Force for its swift action and for preventing further violence in the region. Officials have urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations and to report any information related to the case.
The operation resulted in the deaths of both Sumit and Mohit. Authorities said that the remaining two shooters are still at large and are being pursued. The investigation has so far identified six individuals linked to the case, including the two shooters and two other persons who allegedly assisted them.
The Uttar Pradesh Police have praised the Special Task Force for its swift action and for preventing further violence in the region. Officials have urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations and to report any information related to the case.