LAHORE (PEN) : Ameer Balaj Tipu, Lahore’s underworld gangster and proprietor of a goods transport network, was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant during a wedding ceremony in the Chung area on February 18, according to reports from a private TV channel cited by Dawn.
Tipu, the son of Arif Amir, alias Tipu Truckanwala, who himself died in a fatal attack in 2010 at the Allama Iqbal airport, succumbed to injuries sustained during the gunfire.
Balaj’s grandfather was also involved in a long-standing fight, which added to the family’s record of violence, as reported by Dawn.
According to police reports, the attacker shot Balaj and two other guests, causing critical injuries. Balaj’s armed associates quickly responded, leading to the immediate death of the assailant.
Despite efforts to save him, Balaj passed away at Jinnah Hospital.
According to Dawn, the news of Balaj’s demise elicited grief and fury among his supporters, who converged at the hospital to mourn his loss. Some women were witnessed beating their chests and condemning the perpetrators, while others loudly voiced their allegiance to Balaj.
Balaj’s death brought sadness and anger to his supporters, who gathered at the hospital to mourn him. Some women were seen crying and hitting their chests, while others loudly expressed their loyalty to Balaj and condemned those responsible, according to the reports by Dawn.
Law enforcement sealed off the area and launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Their main goal is to find out why the attack happened and who did it. So far, no one has been arrested, according to reports. Ameer Balaj Tipu was seen as a powerful and intimidating figure in Lahore’s underworld, highlighting the seriousness of his unexpected death.