1 dead, over 14 injured during stampede at TikToker's mehndi ceremony in Sialkot
NAROWAL: A stampede at a mehndi (henna) ceremony and prize-distribution event for a TikTok influencer in Sialkot left one person dead and more than 14 others injured last night, officials said on Saturday. The mehndi ceremony and prize-distribution event for Muhammad Ansar Jatt, a popular TikToker from Sialkot district known as “Mr Patlu”, was scheduled for Saturday night at Faraz Cricket Ground…
A tragic stampede occurred during a mehndi ceremony and prize distribution event for popular TikTok influencer Muhammad Ansar Jatt, locally known as "Mr Patlu," in Sialkot. The event, set to take place at the Faraz Cricket Ground, saw hundreds of followers from across Punjab gather eagerly. As the gates were opened to allow attendees inside, a chaotic stampede ensued, leaving one person dead and over 14 others injured.
The injured, mostly men aged between 22 and 51 years from various districts, were taken to nearby clinics and hospitals for treatment. Rescue teams, including police and Rescue 1122 personnel, worked swiftly to transport the injured to Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, where most were discharged after receiving first aid.
However, 30-year-old Muhammad Aqeel succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital. The event organizers had opened the stadium gates ahead of schedule, which police DPO Dost Muhammad criticized, stating that such decisions should be handled by the district administration. The police, in collaboration with rescue teams, are conducting a thorough investigation and will take necessary legal action following the incident.
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