Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Ankit Baliyan Murder Sparks UP Law-and-Order Political Clash
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.
Haryanvi singer and actor Ankit Baliyan was shot dead after leaving a gym in Shamli district.
Police said three to four attackers were involved and sent teams after a Dial 112 call.
Investigators are examining an unverified social media post allegedly claiming the Gogi gang was responsible.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said no criminal would be spared and accused the Samajwadi Party of politicising the case.
Akhilesh Yadav condemned the killing as merciless and said it had caused anger and concern among Jats in Uttar Pradesh.
- Who
- Haryanvi singer and actor Ankit Baliyan was killed; police are investigating, while Brajesh Pathak and Akhilesh Yadav exchanged political criticism.
- What
- Baliyan was shot dead, and police are investigating the killing and an alleged Gogi gang claim.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific date; the investigation began after the shooting was reported.
- Where
- Near a gym in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh; Baliyan was from Banti Khera.
- Why
- The motive has not been established. Police are examining whether an earlier dispute or the alleged Gogi gang post is connected to the murder.
Samajwadi Party Criticism
Uttar Pradesh Government Response
Law and order
Samajwadi Party Criticism
Akhilesh Yadav condemned Baliyan’s merciless killing and questioned the state’s law and order situation.
Uttar Pradesh Government Response
Brajesh Pathak said the government was treating the murder seriously and maintaining law and order was its commitment.
Political framing
Samajwadi Party Criticism
The Samajwadi Party presented the killing as evidence of concern over security and said it had angered members of the Jat community.
Uttar Pradesh Government Response
Pathak accused the Samajwadi Party of trying to politicise the incident and urged it not to do so.
- 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