Chaudhry Aslam’s widow has announced a new film to portray the true legacy of Chaudhry Aslam, vowing to counter attempts to misrepresent the martyred Karachi police officer’s life and service.
She told local media that India’s latest portrayal unfairly reduced her husband’s long career to Lyari operations, ignoring his decisive role in major counterterrorism efforts across Karachi and beyond, “such depictions were misleading,” She said.
The widow stated that Aslam fought some of the most dangerous terrorist networks operating inside Pakistan. She said his leadership against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan was a defining part of his service.
According to her, the upcoming film will highlight the bravery and resolve displayed by Chaudhry Aslam throughout his years in uniform. She said the production aims to present facts rather than sensational commentary.
The controversy follows the December 5 release of the Indian film Dhurandhar, which triggered anger among viewers in Pakistan. They criticised the exaggerated violence and inaccurate portrayal of Karachi’s neighbourhoods and social realities.
Many viewers expressed frustration at the repeated depiction of Karachi as a city defined only by bombings and crime. They said Lyari appeared more like a fictional battlefield than a historic neighbourhood shaped by resilience.
Chaudhry Aslam, who served as a senior officer in the Sindh Police, became widely known for confronting militants, gang leaders and high-profile criminals throughout his career. He was regarded as one of Karachi’s toughest officers.
His aggressive but effective methods earned him the title of “super cop,” and his operations contributed significantly to reducing the influence of terrorist networks during critical years of unrest in Karachi.
Aslam was martyred on January 9, 2014, when militants targeted his convoy near the Lyari Expressway. The TTP’s Mohmand chapter later claimed responsibility for the deadly attack.
