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Singer Arrested Over Fake Murder Responsibility Social Media Post
Police arrested singer Bhupendra Dhingra over a video posted on fake social media accounts.
In the video, he falsely said he was responsible for killing Ankit Balyan.
Police said Dhingra made the video to gain more followers.
His followers on one account reportedly grew from 28 to about 7,500.
Balyan was shot while leaving a gym in Shamli on August 26.
Police say they identified four people suspected of carrying out the shooting.
Two suspected shooters, Mohit and Sumit, died during a police encounter on August 31.
A government inquiry will now examine how those two men died.
People with relevant information can submit it to the local magistrate on October 14.
Haryanvi singer Bhupendra Dhingra was arrested for allegedly claiming responsibility for Ankit Balyan’s murder through fake social media accounts.
Police said Dhingra admitted making the video to increase his social media following, which rose from 28 to about 7,500 on one account.
Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants while leaving a gym in Shamli on August 26.
Police identified four alleged shooters; two, Mohit and Sumit, were killed in a Shamli encounter on August 31.
A magisterial inquiry will examine the encounter deaths, with evidence submissions allowed before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate on October 14.
- Who
- Haryanvi singer Bhupendra Dhingra was arrested; Ankit Balyan was the murder victim, and police identified four alleged shooters.
- What
- Dhingra allegedly posted a false video claiming responsibility for Balyan’s murder, while police are also investigating the encounter deaths of two alleged shooters.
- Where
- Dhingra was brought from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, to Shamli, Uttar Pradesh; Balyan was killed in Shamli.
- When
- Dhingra was arrested by September 16; Balyan was killed on August 26, and the alleged shooters Mohit and Sumit died in an encounter on August 31.
- Why
- Police said Dhingra made the post through fake accounts to increase his social media following and create confusion during the murder investigation.
Police Account
Inquiry and Examination
Fake murder claim
Police Account
Police said the video was false, that Dhingra admitted posting it to gain followers, and that investigators were not misled by it.
Inquiry and Examination
The video created confusion during the investigation by publicly claiming responsibility for Balyan’s killing.
Deaths of alleged shooters
Police Account
Police said Mohit and Sumit opened fire while trying to flee, and that weapons and cartridges were recovered after the encounter.
Inquiry and Examination
A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to examine the circumstances surrounding their deaths, including evidence submitted by the public.
Key facts
- Accused
- Bhupendra Dhingra, a Haryana-based singer
- Charges
- Sections 351 and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act
- Victim
- Haryanvi YouTuber Ankit Balyan
- Murder date
- August 26
- Reported follower increase
- From 28 to around 7,500 on one account
- Encounter deaths
- Mohit and Sumit, both from Sonipat, Haryana, died on August 31
- Inquiry date
- Evidence may be submitted to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate on October 14
Sources
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