Death of Teefi Butt Marks Turning Point in Lahore’s Gang Conflict
In a major development, Lahore’s long-running gang war may be entering a new chapter after the reported death of notorious Punjab gangster Teefi Butt in an alleged encounter during his transfer from Dubai. The event has sparked hopes that decades of violence between the Butt gang and the Truckanwala gang could finally be broken.
According to a Crime Control Department (CCD) statement, while being escorted from Dubai to Lahore, the convoy transporting Teefi Butt was intercepted by attackers near Rahim Yar Khan. A gun battle ensued, during which Teefi Butt was critically wounded and then succumbed to his injuries.
Teefi Butt had long been a central figure in Lahore’s underworld, facing accusations in the high-profile murder case of Ameer Balaj, killed in 2024 during a wedding ceremony.
His death is being viewed by many as a window of opportunity for law enforcement and civil society to reclaim peace in areas once dominated by gang control. Community leaders and residents alike are expressing cautious optimism that this turning point may open pathways to a more secure, peaceful Lahore.
Law enforcement agencies are now under heightened pressure and expectation to ensure justice, restore order, and prevent further reprisals. The unfolding situation will test the resolve and capacity of institutions that have long struggled against entrenched criminal networks.
Refined Summary
- On October 11, 2025, notorious Punjab gangster Khawaja Tareef “Teefi” Butt was killed during a police “encounter” in Rahim Yar Khan. He had been extradited from Dubai just a day earlier.
- Butt was the prime suspect in the murder of Ameer Balaj Tipu, who was shot dead in Lahore in February 2024.
- After the murder, Butt fled Pakistan and was declared a proclaimed offender. He was located in Dubai, arrested with Interpol assistance, and deported to Pakistan.
- The rivalry between Butt’s gang and the Truckanwala family goes back decades, with multiple high-profile killings in the history of Lahore’s underworld
