Khawaja Tareef Gulshan, alias Teefi Butt, the prime suspect in the Ameer Balaj murder, was killed in an alleged encounter with Punjab’s Crime Control Department (CCD) in Kot Sabzal, Rahim Yar Khan District.
Butt, extradited from Dubai on October 10, was en route to Lahore’s CCD headquarters when accomplices attacked to free him. Gunfire ensued, and Butt died from shots allegedly fired by his own associates. His body was moved to a morgue, with police launching raids to capture the remaining accomplices.
Prime suspect Teefi Butt killed in an alleged police encounter after his associates attacked CCD officials to free him.
One police driver injured.
Butt’s body shifted to THQ Sadiqabad; attackers fled. #SamaaTV @JK_Files #BreakingNews #Sadiqabad pic.twitter.com/OgN1iGMGfo
— SAMAA TV (@SAMAATV) October 11, 2025Teefi Butt, nominated alongside Khawaja Aqeel (Gogi Butt) and others in the February 19, 2024, FIR for Balaj’s targeted killing near Thokar Niaz Beg, Lahore, fled abroad post-murder. Declared a proclaimed offender, he was arrested in Dubai by DSP Khalid Warya and local police during a raid.
Punjab Police secured Interpol red warrants after the Ministry of Interior’s approval. Butt arrived in Karachi via private airline on October 10 and was handed to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT). CCD sought custody, but Lahore police declined transfer.
Read: Teefi Butt Extradited to Lahore in Ameer Balaj Murder Case
The encounter resolves a high-profile case, signalling the Punjab Police’s resolve against organised crime. However, the failed rescue attempt raises concerns about militant networks.
