A Dramatic Turn in Punjab’s Crime Scene – Khawaja Tareef Gulshan, widely known as Teefi Butt was killed in Suspected Police Encounter

In a turn of events that has sent Punjab’s law enforcement and public into shock, Khawaja Tareef Gulshan, widely known as Teefi Butt, was killed in what authorities explain as an alleged shoot-out with the Crime Control Department (CCD). The incident, which took place over the weekend, is a tragic conclusion to a high-profile investigation into the ghastly murder of Ameer Balaj.

The report of Teefi Butt’s death became a viral sensation on social media and news websites, with people questioning whether this was indeed a police operation or yet another instance of extrajudicial justice in Pakistan’s war against organized crime.

The Encounter That Ended It All

According to official sources, Teefi Butt was being transported under heavy police custody when the convoy came under sudden attack near Ahmedpur Lama Road. Law enforcement officials claimed that the assailants—believed to be members of Teefi’s own group—attempted to rescue him, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.

In the commotion, Teefi Butt was also killed in the process, bringing an end to the life of a bloodied man who had dominated the underworld of the Lahore crime syndicate for years. The CCD later confirmed that several of his accomplices fled the scene, and a manhunt is currently underway to arrest them.

Witnesses reported heavy gunfire and police sirens blaring out across the territory, setting the scene more akin to a crime novel. The incident has also caused mass controversy over the use of lethal force and the shadowy blurred line between justice and vengeance in Pakistan’s policing system.

Heavy Security and Crowds in Lahore

Following postmortem in Rahim Yar Khan, the body of Teefi Butt was taken to his residence in Naseerabad, Lahore, under tight security arrangements. The transportation was carried out under CCD officials’ monitoring, and a visibly robust police force was deployed to prevent unrest.

Eyewitnesses described a somber atmosphere as there had been large groups gathered outside his residence to catch a glimpse of the coffin. Some were relieved, some sad—speaking volumes about the polarizing role of Teefi Butt’s career. Having been a suspect in a number of cases, he was dreaded by some for his clout and contacts, which had kept him out of reach of justice for long.

Ameer Balaj Murder Case: The Backdrop

Teefi Butt rose to fame early this year when he was identified as the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of Ameer Balaj. The case generated intense media attention due to its brutality and political undertones that seemed to shadow it.

The officials had been putting the squeeze on Teefi for weeks, raiding him multiple times and arresting his friends before the fateful encounter. Officials indicated his murder could silence one of the most sensationalized criminal tales of recent months—although some questions remain regarding what really happened that last night.

Public Reaction and Ongoing Investigation

The killing has sparked passionate reactions on social networking websites. While some appreciated the action of CCD as a welcome step against toughened criminals, others protested against the lack of transparency and demanded a neutral investigation into the encounter.

Lawyers and civil rights activists have raised concerns about the repeated trend of “encounter killings” in Punjab, and warned that such an approach eroded public trust in the judicial process.

Still, the authorities justify that the operation was lawful and needed to be conducted, citing an intelligence suggesting Teefi Butt’s gang was planning another violent assault.

The End of a Notorious Chapter

With the dust settled, Teefi Butt’s murder is both a conclusion and a new beginning—a conclusion of the rule of a feared man, and a new beginning of another chapter of inquiry and responsibility. Whether this meeting truly brought justice or merely silenced a valuable player is something that only time—and openness—can tell.

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