Lahore’s notorious crime saga took a major turn on Saturday, as Interpol arrested prime suspect Teefi Butt in Dubai in connection with the murder of Ameer Balaj Tipu, the son of famous transporter Tipu Truckanwala. 

 

The arrest was made with the help of international law enforcement authorities, according to media reports.

 

Khawaja Tareef Butt alias Teefi Butt had been wanted by Lahore police since Balaj Tipu’s killing. Reports confirmed that legal formalities are being completed, and Butt will soon be brought back to Pakistan.

 

In August 2024, another key suspect in the case, Ahsan Shah, was killed in an alleged police encounter. According to reports, Shah was injured by his accomplices’ gunfire during an attempted rescue when police took him for identification. He later died at the hospital.

 

Ameer Balaj Tipu was shot dead on February 18, 2024, during a wedding ceremony near Thokar Niaz Baig in a private housing society. Reports said Tipu was attending the wedding of a former DSP’s son when a gunman opened fire, injuring Balaj and two others. Balaj later succumbed to his injuries, while his guards shot the attacker dead on the spot.

 

In September 2025, a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) report revealed that Khawaja Aqeel alias Gogi Butt planned the murder. Reports added that Gogi Butt stayed in contact with Teefi Butt before the killing. Gogi has been named in multiple murder cases involving the Tipu family.

 

The JIT is expected to request the cancellation of Gogi Butt’s interim bail in the upcoming hearing. He currently remains on bail until September 15, while Teefi Butt was declared an absconder until his arrest in Dubai.

 

Police have now started the process to bring him back to Pakistan for further investigation.