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UP Police Kills Two Alleged Shooters in Baliyan Murder Case
Police said two men suspected of killing singer Ankit Baliyan were killed during an encounter in Shamli.
The men were identified as Sumit and Mohit.
Each had a reward of Rs 50,000.
Police said the men fired at officers during a checking operation.
Officers then fired back, and the two suspects later died in hospital.
Two police head constables were also injured.
Investigators said six people may be connected to the killing.
Police are still trying to arrest other suspects and people accused of helping them.
Two alleged prime shooters in singer Ankit Baliyan’s murder were killed in a Shamli encounter on August 31.
The suspects, identified as Sumit and Mohit, reportedly carried rewards of Rs 50,000 each.
Police said the suspects opened fire first and were killed in retaliatory action taken in self-defence.
Two Shamli SWAT head constables were injured and are receiving treatment at a district hospital.
Investigators said six people were linked to the case, including four alleged shooters and two reconnaissance suspects.
- Who
- Ankit Baliyan was the victim; Sumit and Mohit were identified by police as alleged shooters. The Uttar Pradesh Police and Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force conducted the operation.
- What
- Two alleged prime shooters linked to Baliyan’s murder were killed in a police encounter.
- Where
- The encounter occurred in the Kotwali area of Shamli, near an Indian Gas godown on Kairana Road. Baliyan was shot outside a gym in Nalapiri, Shamli.
- When
- The encounter occurred on Monday, August 31; Baliyan was murdered around 6:45 p.m. on August 26.
- Why
- Police said the suspects were linked to Baliyan’s killing and opened fire during an attempted stop. Investigators are examining an alleged dispute involving a song and the Gogi Gang.
Key facts
- Victim
- Haryanvi singer and actor Ankit Baliyan
- Suspects killed
- Sumit and Mohit
- Reward
- Rs 50,000 for each suspect
- Encounter location
- Near an Indian Gas godown on Kairana Road in Shamli
- Police casualties
- Head Constables Harvinder and Pradeep were injured
- People linked to case
- Police investigators said six people had emerged as involved
- Police operation
- A special team of 11 officers, including four Additional Superintendents of Police and seven Deputy Superintendents of Police, assisted the investigation
Quotes
Brajesh Pathak
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister
“The ruthless killers of the renowned singer Ankit Baliyan have been gunned down by the police in an encounter today. The police will give a befitting response to anyone who attacks them. The state's law and order situation is excellent today, precisely because the morale of criminals has been completely shattered.”
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“The land of the state will not be allowed to become a safe haven for any gang. Criminals who hatch conspiracies from outside the state’s borders and from foreign countries should not remain under any misconception.”
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