Who is TikToker Adam Khan alias ‘Adame’? Wanted TikToker Killed Along with Three Associates in Peshawar Encounter

A joint police operation between Punjab and Peshawar Police turned deadly on the night of October 7, when TikTok personality Adam Khan, also known as Adame, was killed along with three associates in a three-hour encounter inside a private housing society in Rawalpindi.

According to police reports, Adam Khan was wanted in over 13 serious criminal cases, including terrorism, murder, extortion, land grabbing, and attacks on law enforcement officers.

Who Was Adam Khan (Adame)?

Adam Khan, popularly known by his social media name Adame, was a 34-year-old TikToker from Peshawar, though his family roots traced back to Mohmand District.

Despite being an Afghan national, he reportedly obtained a Pakistani CNIC through fake documents. On TikTok, he had over 283,000 followers and frequently posted videos showing weapons and firing guns, often using the platform to threaten rivals and even police officers.

Police said Adame kept armed guards with him at all times due to his personal feuds and a growing list of enemies. He was also accused of extorting money from businessmen and landowners across Peshawar.

Viral Video and Audio Before His Death

Just five days before his death, Adam Khan shared an audio clip on social media, alleging that his enemies had bribed police officers to kill him. In the clip, he claimed: “Police officers in Peshawar are investigating me because they’ve been paid to harm me.”

He urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister and Inspector General of Police to launch an inquiry, claiming he was being targeted unfairly.
However, in the same audio, he also threatened police officers, warning of “serious consequences” if they continued their operations against him.

Why Police Targeted Adam Khan

According to senior crime reporter Ehtesham Khan, Adam was part of one of 13 major gangs identified by Peshawar Police. These groups had been using social media to glorify gun culture, spread fear, and intimidate citizens and rivals online.

He explained that Adam Khan’s case became a priority because he directly threatened law enforcement and challenged the authority of the state.

“Adam Khan’s public threats against police officers and his defiance on social media forced authorities to act,” said Ehtesham Khan.

Police sources said Adame had recently set fire to a motor oil factory in Peshawar to take revenge against a rival, later uploading the video of the arson on TikTok.

On the night of October 7, police received intelligence that Adam Khan and his men were hiding inside a house in a private housing society in Rawalpindi. When officers surrounded the property, the suspects opened fire, prompting a three-hour shootout.

Adam Khan and three of his accomplices were killed during the exchange. No civilians were reported injured.

According to police, the operation was part of a larger crackdown on criminals promoting violence and gun culture on social media. So far, police have reportedly registered over 7,000 cases against individuals involved in such activities.