The operation began on Dec 18 afternoon and lasted until 7 a.m. the next day
Who Was Faisal Jutt Hanj, Died in Pakistan Encounter? In the past week, Instagram reels have been flooded with videos about Faisal Jutt, also known as Faisal Hanj. One particular clip, featuring what is believed to be his final words, "If he ran away, don't call him Jutt," has gone viral. But who was Faisal Jutt, and what led to the dramatic 18-hour encounter that ended his life?
The Encounter in Gujarat, Pakistan
On December 18, an intense police operation unfolded in Hanj village, located in the Kakrali police station area of Pakistan's Gujarat district. Faisal Shahzad, a notorious drug trafficker and declared criminal, along with his 20-year-old nephew Safiur Rehman and two accomplices, Naveed Akhtar (24) and Nomi (30), were killed during the standoff.
The operation began on Wednesday afternoon and lasted until 7 a.m. the next day, involving hundreds of rounds of ammunition, tear gas, and even grenades. Police reinforcements and Pakistan’s elite force had to be airlifted by helicopter to subdue the suspects.
The Rise and Fall of Faisal Jutt
Faisal Jutt was reportedly a major drug dealer with significant influence in the region. His rise to power was allegedly facilitated by political connections, a common enabler for expanding drug empires. However, Faisal made a fatal mistake: he was accused of killing an officer of Pakistan’s elite force and injuring another during a previous encounter. This act made him the prime target of law enforcement. (Who Was Faisal Jutt Hanj, Died in Pakistan Encounter?)
How the Standoff Unfolded
Police, led by DSP Mutabal, arrived in Hanj village to apprehend Faisal. They began by demolishing the front wall of his house, unaware that he and his associates were inside. As soon as the demolition started, Faisal and his accomplices opened fire, prompting police retaliation.
Additional contingents of police and the elite force were called in, with heavy firing continuing throughout the night. By Thursday morning, the encounter ended, and police recovered the bodies of Faisal, his nephew, and their two associates.
The deceased were taken to Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital for postmortem. The operation was led by Gujarat District Police Officer Mustansar Atma Bajwa and SP Riaz Ahmed Naz, who had previously demolished two of Faisal’s outhouses in the village. (Who Was Faisal Jutt Hanj, Died in Pakistan Encounter?)
Aftermath and Police Statement
The police operation not only neutralized Faisal but also sent a strong message. SHO Haji Sagir Ahmed Bhader of Rehmania Police Station stated in a media briefing, "The police have avenged the killing of an officer. Anyone who attempts to harm law enforcement will face similar consequences."
A Dramatic End to a Reign of Crime
The 18-hour encounter marks the end of Faisal Jutt’s criminal empire, but it also highlights the lengths to which law enforcement in Pakistan is willing to go to bring criminals to justice. The use of helicopters, elite forces, and sustained firepower underscores the seriousness of the operation and the threat Faisal posed to public safety.
The dramatic events surrounding Faisal Jutt’s life and death continue to capture public attention, with his story serving as both a cautionary tale and a testament to the ongoing fight against crime.
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