Shamli police announce further arrest in singer Ankit Balyan’s murder case

The October 1 update concerns Rohit Ladla, who police say was arrested on September 30; the investigation continues.

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1 October 2026 · 1 min read

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The October 1 update concerns Rohit Ladla, who police say was arrested on September 30; the investigation continues.

Event / development: 1 Oct 2026
Location: Uttar Pradesh

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Shamli police announced another arrest in the investigation into Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan’s murder in an October 1 update. Superintendent N. P. Singh’s account, carried by PTI and local reporting, identified the arrested man as Rohit, also known as Ladla. The arrest took place on Wednesday, September 30, rather than on the day of the new disclosure.

Police allege that he helped connect alleged shooter Mohit with Rahul, known as Bholu Shahpuriya, and was involved in planning. These are investigative allegations. Balyan was killed on August 26; the fresh development is the further arrest disclosed by police, not a new killing or a court finding.

Hindustan and Amar Ujala also reported the October 1 police update. The search for other suspects continues, with police reporting rewards of one lakh rupees each for three wanted men. Available accounts differed about the precise place of the latest arrest, so that detail is withheld. The checked reporting did not include a substantive response from the arrested man or his lawyer. His alleged involvement remains to be established in legal proceedings.