•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.
