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Rehman Dakait

Rehman Dakait was the alias of Abdul Rehman Baloch, a Pakistani gangster from Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rehman Dakait was the alias of Abdul Rehman Baloch, a Pakistani gangster from Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood. He became known for leading the Peoples' Aman Committee and for alleged involvement in violent crime, including extortion, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and illegal arms trafficking.

Early life

Available sources place his origins in Lyari, Karachi, but differ on whether he was born in 1975 or 1980. Reported family background and early life details vary across secondary accounts.

Criminal career

He became known in Karachi’s underworld and was described as a prominent figure in Lyari’s gang conflicts. Sources link him to offences such as extortion, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and illegal arms trafficking.

Peoples' Aman Committee

Rehman Dakait founded or led the Peoples' Aman Committee, a group reported as being affiliated with the Pakistan Peoples Party. The organisation is part of why his name remained prominent in Karachi’s political-criminal landscape.

Death

He died on 9 August 2009 during a police operation in Karachi. Sources differ on the exact circumstances and on whether he was 29, 33, or 34 at the time.

Key facts

Rehman Dakait was a Karachi-based gangster whose real name was Abdul Rehman Baloch.
He founded the Peoples' Aman Committee, which was affiliated with the Pakistan Peoples Party.
He was wanted for serious offences including murder, drug trafficking, kidnapping for ransom, and illegal arms trafficking.
He was killed in a police encounter on 9 August 2009.
Sources disagree on his birth year, listing either 1975 or 1980.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rehman Dakait?

Rehman Dakait was the alias of Abdul Rehman Baloch, a Pakistani gangster from Karachi’s Lyari area.

What is Rehman Dakait known for?

He is known for gang leadership in Lyari, founding the Peoples' Aman Committee, and alleged involvement in violent and organised crime.

Rehman Dakait songs

There is no reliable evidence in the provided sources that Rehman Dakait was a singer or recorded songs. He is identified as a gangster, not a musician.

Rehman Dakait age

Sources conflict on his birth year, listing either 1975 or 1980. Based on his death in 2009, he was either about 29 or 33–34 years old.

Rehman Dakait biography

He was a Karachi-based gangster from Lyari, reportedly active in organised crime and political networks. He died in a police encounter on 9 August 2009.

Rehman Dakait net worth

No verified net worth figure appears in the provided sources. Claims about his wealth are not consistently documented in the available material.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehman_Dakait
Supports: Alias, reported birth/death dates, Lyari association, Peoples' Aman Committee, alleged crimes, and death in 2009.
Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehman_Dakait
Supports: Gangster identity, Lyari background, role in Peoples' Aman Committee, and death in a police encounter.
Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehman_Dakait
Supports: Alias, Pakistani gangster identity, Lyari association, and listed crimes.
NDTV — https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/the-real-rehman-dakait-akshaye-khannas-dhurandhar-character-killed-his-own-mother-at-15-9810804
Supports: Lyari background, conflicting age/birth details, reported family background, and death in 2009.
WION — https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rehman-dakait-real-story-the-pakistani-gangster-s-bloody-past-inspired-akshaye-khanna-s-dhurandhar-role-1765369246345
Supports: Gangster identity, Lyari criminal milieu, alleged early criminal activity, and death in 2009.