Model Town police arrest DJ Butt, illegal arms case lodged

LAHORE: Model Town police arrested on Wednesday Muhammad Asif, popularly known as DJ Butt.

Butt shot to fame for providing creative music, tones and stage lighting at political gatherings.

According to the police, DJ Butt has been booked on charges of possessing illicit arms, obstructing a public servant from performing duty, scuffling with policemen and violating Sound Systems (Regulations) Act.

SP Model Town Dost Muhammad said a police team reached DJ Butt’s shop and advised him against violating Punjab Sound Systems (Regulations) Act. But instead of taking the advice, the musician offered resistance to the police, he added.

During a search, a twelve-bore gun and bullets were recovered from Butt, the police officer said, adding he couldn’t provide any licence or permit for keeping the weapon.