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Ankit Baliyan Murder Sparks UP Law-and-Order Political Clash

Ankit Baliyan Murder Sparks UP Law-and-Order Political Clash
‘No criminal will be spared’: UP Deputy CM hits back at SP as police probe Gogi gang claim in Ankit Baliyan murder · thestatesman.com

Ankit Baliyan, a singer and actor, was killed by gunmen in Shamli.

The attack happened after he left a gym.

Police said three or four people shot him.

Officers are trying to find out who did it.

They are also checking a social media post that claims the Gogi gang was involved.

Police have not confirmed that the post is genuine.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak promised strong action against the killers.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government’s handling of law and order.

The investigation is still continuing.

Key facts

Victim
Ankit Baliyan, a Haryanvi singer and actor
Location
Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh
Attack
Three to four men allegedly shot Baliyan after he left a gym
Police alert
The shooting was reported through Dial 112
Possible lead
An unverified social media post allegedly linked the killing to the Gogi gang
Government response
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak promised strict action
Political response
Akhilesh Yadav condemned the killing and questioned Uttar Pradesh’s law and order

Quotes

Brajesh Pathak

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

“The Samajwadi Party constantly attempts to politicise such incidents. Our commitment is towards maintaining law and order in Uttar Pradesh. The government has taken this matter also very seriously. No criminal will be spared; strict action will be taken. Samajwadi Party should not politicize such matters.”
thestatesman.com
“A call was received on Dial 112. Information was received that one Ankit Balyan, hailing from Banti Khera, had come to the gym. As soon as he left the gym, he was shot dead by 3-4 men. We have sent the body to the mortuary. Police teams are working…”
thestatesman.com

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