2 suspects in Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan's murder killed in UP Police encounter
Two suspects accused of murdering Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan were killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh, India. Police stated the suspects fired at officers during an interception, leading to a fatal exchange of gunfire.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing debate in India regarding the legality and ethics of 'encounter killings' as a method of law enforcement.
Two alleged sharpshooters, carrying a reward of ₹50,000 each in connection with Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan's murder, died during treatment after being injured in what police said was an exchange of fire in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli on Monday.Additional director general (law and order) Amitabh Yash said the exchange took place on Kairana Road when a police team intercepted the two suspects, Mohit, 22, and Sumit, 24, who were from Haryana's Sonipat. In a statement, police said the suspects fired at their team, prompting retaliation in self-defence, which left Mohit and Sumit injured. The two were rushed to Shamli's District Joint Hospital, where doctors declared them dead during treatment.
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