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New Arrest in Ankit Balyan Murder Case: Conspirator Nabbed in UP
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News18•01-10-2026, 09:30
New Arrest in Ankit Balyan Murder Case: Conspirator Nabbed in UP
- •Police arrested Rohit alias Ladla, an alleged conspirator from Sonipat, Haryana, in connection with the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan.
- •Rohit was reportedly a friend of Mohit, one of the accused previously killed in a police encounter.
- •Ankit Balyan was shot dead on August 26, 2026, after leaving a gym in Shamli.
- •Two alleged shooters, Sumit and Mohit, were killed in separate police encounters on August 31.
- •Police are actively searching for three other absconding accused—Satyam Kadiyan, Aryan Sandhu, and Rahul alias Bholu—and have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to their arrest, also initiating proceedings to attach their assets.
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Police arrested Rohit alias Ladla, an alleged conspirator and resident of Sonipat, Haryana, during a search operation in Shamli district.
Two alleged shooters, Sumit and Mohit, were killed in separate police encounters in Shamli district on August 31, 2026.
Police have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh each for information leading to the arrest of three absconding suspects—Satyam Kadiyan, Aryan Sandhu, and Rahul alias Bholu—and have initiated asset attachment proceedings.
