Uttar Pradesh rights panel seeks report on encounter deaths of Ankit Balyan murder suspects
The Uttar Pradesh State Human Rights Commission has ordered an inquiry into the deaths of two murder suspects killed during a police encounter in Shamli. The probe follows allegations from a former IPS officer that the encounter may have been staged.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding police accountability and the use of extrajudicial force in criminal investigations.
The Uttar Pradesh State Human Rights Commission on Thursday (September 3, 2026) sought a detailed report from the District Magistrate (DM) of Shamli into the deaths of Mohit and Sumit — allegedly involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan — in a police encounter.
The Commission sought the report based on a complaint filed by Amitabh Thakur, a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and national president of the Azad Adhikar Sena.
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