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- UP Police have identified jailed gangster Rakesh Pampu as the mastermind behind the fatal shooting of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan, marking a major breakthrough in a high-profile murder case.
- The assassination underscores the violent reach of organized crime into the regional music industry, raising serious public safety concerns.
- While investigators focus on consolidating evidence against Pampu, the narrative is complicated by his claims from custody.
- Pampu has expressed fears of a staged police encounter or targeted attack by rivals, formally requesting protective measures.
- Moving forward, authorities will face scrutiny over their handling of his custody and security, while the public watches to see if the probe uncovers broader underworld networks linked to the music scene.
What to watch next
- Police probe expands to uncover underworld links in Haryanvi music.
- Scrutiny mounts over Pampu's custody security and encounter fears.
- Trial proceedings will test the evidence against the jailed gangster.
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- Ankit Baliyan loss of life· immediate
- Rakesh Pampu custody security risk· immediate
- UP Police investigation scrutiny· days
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Named India · Ankit Baliyan · Gogi Gang · Mohit · Sumit · Aryan Kadayyan · Bholu Sahapuria · Karnal Jail · Rakesh Pampu · Rohit Moi · Satyam Kadayyan · Shamli Police · STF
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