'Dhurandhar' Film: Pakistan's Controversial Encounter Specialist Chaudhry Aslam Khan

• Chaudhry Aslam Khan, a Pakistani encounter specialist and senior Karachi police officer, is the subject of the Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar'.
• Known for leading operations against terrorism and organized crime, Khan's career was marked by both praise for his courage and criticism for his harsh methods.
• He gained prominence as SHO in Karachi and was involved in controversial operations against the MQM and gangs in Lyari.
• Khan was killed in a 2014 suicide bombing claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), having been a key target due to his counter-terrorism efforts.
• Credited with over 100 encounters, his death sparked debate on Pakistan's police structure and urban counter-terrorism.

Why It Matters: Controversial legacy of Pakistan's 'encounter specialist' Chaudhry Aslam Khan.