Khawaja Tareef and Khawaja Aqeel Declared Proclaimed Offenders in Lahore Murder Case

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Balaj murder suspects
2. Proclaimed offenders in Balaj murder case

In Lahore, prime suspects Khawaja Tareef alias Teefi Butt and Khawaja Aqeel alias Gogi Butt have been declared proclaimed offenders in the Ameer Balaj murder case. The suspects had been on the run for over a month, with Teefi suspected to have fled abroad and Gogi believed to be hiding in the country. The police have initiated the process to obtain red warrants for their arrest, allowing for their extradition with the help of international authorities. Ameer Balaj Tipu was fatally shot at a wedding, with investigations pointing towards Teefi as the mastermind behind the murder. The case has also led to the arrest of a close associate involved in spying on the victim.

Details of the Incident in Lahore

Last month, in the bustling city of Lahore, a tragic incident unfolded at a marriage ceremony in a housing society. Ameer Balaj Tipu, a well-known figure in the community, was attending the event when he was mercilessly shot dead. The perpetrator, later identified as Muzzafar Hussain, an old gunman of Teefi Butt, carried out the cold-blooded murder over a 30-year-old enmity.

Identification of Prime Suspects

Following the heinous crime, the prime suspects in the Ameer Balaj murder case, Khawaja Tareef alias Teefi Butt and Khawaja Aqeel alias Gogi Butt, went into hiding to evade arrest. Despite being on the run for the past one-and-a-half months, the police have managed to gather crucial evidence linking them to the crime.

Police Pursuit and International Cooperation

The Organised Crime Unit (OCU) DIG Imran Kishwar has taken swift action by declaring Teefi and Gogi as proclaimed offenders (POs) and initiating the process to obtain red warrants through the interior minister. These warrants are crucial in seeking international cooperation from the International Police to bring the suspects back to the country for trial.

Role of Accomplices

Investigations have revealed that Ameer Balaj’s murder was orchestrated with meticulous planning, with Teefi allegedly playing a central role in masterminding the crime. A close associate, Ahsan, was apprehended for his involvement in spying and surveillance of Ameer Balaj, enabling Teefi to execute the murder. Ahsan, enticed by the promise of a hefty sum of Rs50 million, carried out the task and was subsequently arrested.

Continued Pursuit of Justice

As the investigation progresses, all leads point to Teefi as the main suspect in the murder case. The authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for justice for Ameer Balaj and his family. The community is reeling from the shock of such a brazen act of violence, and the pursuit of the perpetrators continues unabated.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 31^st, 2024.