In a firing incident on Sunday night in Lahore’s Chung area, Balaj Tipu, a notorious crime lord, fell victim to unknown assailants who targeted him during a wedding ceremony.
Balaj, the son of the late Arif Amir, also known as Tipu Truckanwala, met a fatal end similar to his father, who was murdered in 2010 at the Allama Iqbal airport. Balaj’s grandfather had previously succumbed to an old feud.
The assailant struck during the wedding function, opening fire on Balaj and two other guests, leaving them critically injured. In a swift retaliation, Balaj’s armed associates killed the attacker at the scene. Despite efforts to save him, Balaj succumbed to his wounds after being rushed to Jinnah Hospital.
News of Balaj’s death triggered a mix of grief and anger among his supporters, who gathered at the hospital to mourn his demise. Distraught women were observed beating their chests and condemning the perpetrators, while others voiced their support for Balaj through chants and slogans.
The police promptly cordoned off the area and initiated an investigation into the incident. Their focus includes determining the motive behind the attack and identifying the assailant. As of now, no arrests have been made.
Balaj Tipu held a notorious reputation as one of the most influential and feared figures in Lahore’s underworld, marking his demise as a significant event in the city’s criminal landscape.
