LAHORE (Kashmir English): Crime Control Department (CCD) of Punjab Police claimed on Saturday that Khawaja Tareef Gulshan, alias Teefi Butt, a prime suspect in Ameer Balaj Tipu murder case, was killed in the firing by their own accomplices.
Police stated that the incident occurred in the Kot Sabzal area of Rahim Yar Khan district, where Teefi Butt was in police custody and being transported to Lahore.
According to the police, his accomplices ambushed the police convoy and tried to free him from custody. This led to an exchange of gunfire, during which Teefi Butt was reportedly killed by shots fired by his own associates.
Police quickly cordoned off the area and began a search operation to apprehend the remaining suspects. The Teefi Butt’s body was transferred to the morgue for post-mortem examination.
In the exchange of fire, a police constable, Noor Hassan, was also injured and has been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Teefi Butt, along with Khawaja Aqeel alias Gogi Butt and others, had been nominated in the murder FIR registered over the killing of Ameer Balaj, who was shot dead in a targeted attack near Thokar Niaz Beg, Lahore, on February 19, 2024.
Following the murder, Teefi Butt fled abroad and was later declared a proclaimed offender by the authorities.
In 2024, the Punjab Police had approached the Ministry of Interior to initiate extradition proceedings. After the ministry’s approval, Interpol red warrants were issued for his arrest and repatriation.
