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Man fatally shot outside gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh

Police say Ankit Baliyan was shot as he left a gym on August 26; no suspects identified.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 26, 2026, 12:30 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 26, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET
A man was fatally shot as he left a gym in , , on August 26, according to police. said police received information that Ankit Baliyan had been shot as he was leaving the gym. Singh said Baliyan was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Singh said investigators have learned that four assailants arrived on two motorcycles. He said two to three shell casings were found at the scene, and that the investigation is ongoing, including review of CCTV footage. The gym operator, Ravi Sharma, said Baliyan had been coming to the gym for about eight months and that approximately 20 rounds were fired. Satbir Singh, described as a close acquaintance of the deceased, said, "We have no information about the attackers. Those responsible for this murder must be punished." He added that Baliyan had connections in Haryana but no local contacts in . Police have not identified any suspects.

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  1. Version 426 Aug 2026, 20:22

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting, including the gym operator's account and the acquaintance's statement.

  2. Version 326 Aug 2026, 17:53current

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting, including the gym operator's account and the ongoing investigation.

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