The murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a new turn after police revealed a possible motive behind the killing. Investigators suspect that a dispute over a song, its references to gangster Jitender Maan alias Gogi, and the use of certain gotra-related references may have triggered the hostility that eventually led to Baliyans murder. Baliyan was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli last week. The incident shocked the local community and the Haryanvi entertainment industry, while police immediately launched a search for the people involved in the attack. According to investigators, the case may be connected to objections raised by the accused side over a song associated with the singer. The song reportedly contained references to the 2021 murder of gangster Jitender Maan alias Gogi inside Delhis Rohini Court.
Song Dispute Suspected to Be Behind the Killing
Police investigating the case believe that a song titled Court Mein Murder could be an important part of the chain of events leading to Baliyans killing. The song reportedly referred to the killing of Gogi and contained references that allegedly offended the other side. Investigators are particularly examining the alleged use of gotra-related references and whether these became a source of tension between the people involved. While the exact sequence of events is still being established, police suspect that the disagreement over the song gradually escalated into a serious dispute. Officials have not yet said that the song alone was definitively responsible for the murder. The alleged motive remains part of the ongoing investigation as police work to establish the complete background of the case.
Two Suspects Killed in Police Encounter
The investigation took another major turn when two suspected shooters were killed in a police encounter.According to Uttar Pradesh Police, the suspects were identified as Mohit, 22, and Sumit, 24, both residents of Haryanas Sonipat district. Police said a joint team comprising personnel from Shamli Kotwali, Jhinjhana police and the SWAT team intercepted the two suspects near the Indian Gas godown on Kairana Road. The suspects allegedly opened fire at the police team when they were stopped. Police then retaliated, resulting in both suspects being shot. The encounter is now an important part of the investigation as authorities attempt to determine the exact role played by the two men and identify anyone else who may have been involved in planning or supporting Baliyans murder.
Night-Time Checking Intensified Across Shamli
Following the murder, Shamli Police stepped up security and surveillance across the district. Shamli Superintendent of Police Narendra Pratap Singh said that night-time barricading and checking had been ordered at intersections across the district after the killing. The objective was to identify suspicious movements and prevent the suspects from escaping the area. Increased checking eventually helped police track down the two men suspected of involvement in the case. Officials are now examining the circumstances surrounding their movement and their alleged connection with the murder.
Who Was Gogi and Why Is His Name Emerging?
The investigation has brought the name of gangster Jitender Maan alias Gogi into focus because of the alleged song connection. Gogi was killed inside Delhis Rohini Court in September 2021 in a shocking shooting incident. The attackers had reportedly entered the court premises disguised as lawyers before opening fire. The incident became one of the most dramatic gang-related attacks to take place inside an Indian courtroom and received widespread attention. Police investigating Baliyans murder are now examining whether references to that incident in the song contributed to the dispute that allegedly preceded the killing.
Police Investigating the Larger Conspiracy
Investigators are not limiting their probe to the suspected shooters. Police are also trying to establish who allegedly planned the murder, who provided assistance to the attackers and whether more people were involved in the dispute surrounding the song. The investigation is also focusing on the suspects movements, contacts and activities before the shooting. These details could help authorities establish whether the killing was planned in advance. The police are expected to examine digital evidence, communications and other available information to reconstruct the events leading up to Baliyans murder.
Ankit Baliyan Killing Raises Questions Over Song-Related Rivalries
The case has once again highlighted how disputes surrounding songs, online content and alleged gang references can escalate beyond the entertainment space. For now, police believe the disagreement surrounding the song and its references may have played a significant role in the killing. However, investigators are still working to establish the complete motive and determine the involvement of everyone connected to the case. The killing of Ankit Baliyan has sent shockwaves through the Haryanvi music and YouTube community. With the investigation continuing, authorities are now focused on uncovering the complete conspiracy behind the murder and determining whether the alleged song dispute was the trigger for the deadly attack.
