{
  "id": 17441113,
  "title": "1 dead, over 13 injured during stampede at TikToker's mehndi ceremony in Sialkot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/1-dead-over-13-injured-during-stampede-at-tiktokers-mehndi-ceremony-17441113",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T17:42:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2041211/1-dead-over-13-injured-during-stampede-at-tiktokers-mehndi-ceremony-in-sialkot"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A stampede at a mehndi event organized by TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt in Sialkot resulted in one death and over a dozen injuries, according to police and rescue officials. The tragic incident unfolded at the Faraz Cricket Ground on Daska Road, where the prize-distribution ceremony was taking place. Sialkot police and Rescue 1122 jointly conducted a rescue operation, transporting the injured to Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital. Most of the injured were discharged after receiving treatment, while others continued to receive medical care. The victims, aged between 22 and 51, came from various regions including Narowal, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Khanewal, Okara, Sialkot, Gujrat, and Bahawalpur.\n\nRescue 1122 stated that the cause of the stampede was the premature opening of stadium gates by event organizers. Among the injured, 30-year-old Muhammad Aqeel succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. Sialkot District Emergency Officer Engineer Naveed Iqbal revealed that the rescue service had not been notified about the large gathering, and that four ambulances and one motorcycle ambulance were deployed. Sialkot District Police Officer (DPO) Dost Muhammad criticized event organizers for their actions, stating that it was the district administration's responsibility to grant such permissions. The police statement emphasized their commitment to protecting lives and property, and assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted, with appropriate legal action being taken if necessary.",
  "summary": "NAROWAL: A stampede at a mehndi (henna) event and prize-distribution ceremony held by a TikToker in Sialkot left one person dead and more than 13 others injured last night, police and rescue officials said on Saturday. The mehndi ceremony and prize-distribution event for Muhammad Ansar Jatt, a popular TikToker from Sialkot district known as “Mr Pattlo”, was scheduled for Saturday night at Faraz…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}