Sialkot police say 6 held as TikToker nominated in case over stampede at mehndi event
⟶ Sialkot police announced on Sunday the arrest of six suspects and the registration of a case following a stampede at a mehndi event. The number of fatalities from the incident has now risen to two. The event was reportedly announced by TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt, also known as “Mr Pattlo”.
NAROWAL: Sialkot police on Sunday said they had arrested six suspects and registered a case after a stampede at a mehndi (henni) event, the deaths from which have risen to two. TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt, known as “Mr Pattlo”, had announced holding a mehndi…
Background
The incident occurred at a mehndi (henna) event in Narowal.
Why it matters
The stampede resulted in fatalities, leading to police intervention with arrests and the filing of a case. The involvement of a TikToker in announcing the event highlights the potential public safety implications of social media-driven gatherings.
Possible impact
Two deaths have been reported as a result of the stampede.