In a shocking turn of events on February 18, Lahore’s underworld witnessed a grim incident as Ameer Balaj Tipu, a prominent figure and owner of a goods transport network, was fatally shot during a wedding ceremony in the Chung area. The incident, reported by a private TV channel and confirmed by Dawn, has left the city in mourning and law enforcement authorities scrambling to uncover the motive behind the attack.
Ameer Balaj Tipu, the son of the late Arif Amir, alias Tipu Truckanwala, had been a significant personality in Lahore’s underworld. Unfortunately, the Tipu family has a history of violence, with Balaj’s father falling victim to a fatal attack in 2010 at the Allama Iqbal airport. The family’s troubled past also includes an age-old feud involving Balaj’s grandfather.
According to police reports, an unidentified assailant targeted Ameer Balaj Tipu and two other guests during the wedding celebration, critically injuring them. In a swift and violent response, Balaj’s armed associates retaliated, resulting in the immediate death of the attacker. Despite efforts to save him, Ameer Balaj Tipu succumbed to his injuries at Jinnah Hospital.
The news of Balaj’s demise elicited a mix of grief and fury among his supporters, who gathered at the hospital to mourn his loss. Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as some women beat their chests in sorrow, condemning the perpetrators, while others loudly proclaimed their allegiance to Balaj.
Law enforcement authorities have taken swift action, sealing off the area and launching a thorough investigation into the incident. The primary focus is to unravel the motive behind the attack and identify the assailant. As of now, no arrests have been made, leaving the city on edge and seeking justice for the influential and feared Ameer Balaj Tipu.
The untimely demise of Ameer Balaj Tipu marks a significant loss in Lahore’s underworld, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. The unfolding investigation will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the attack and whether it is linked to the family’s turbulent history or other factors in the city’s underworld.
