Sialkot police say 6 held as TikToker nominated in case over stampede at mehndi event

NAROWAL: Sialkot police on Sunday said they had arrested six suspects and registered a case after a stampede at a TikToker’s mehndi (henna) event, the deaths from which have risen to two. TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt, known as “Mr Pattlo”, had announced holding a mehndi event and prize-distribution ceremony at Faraz Cricket Ground on Daska Road on Friday night. With hundreds gathered at the site, a stampede occurred when the stadium gates opened. While Rescue 1122 initially said one man had died and 13 others were injured, residents had put the number of injured higher because many were taken to nearby hospitals by attendees at the event. On Sunday, Sialkot Police said 18 people were injured in the stampede. One of them succumbed to his injuries at a government hospital, taking the deaths to two, the public relations officer for the district police officer (DPO) confirmed.

Noting that Jatt had immediately fled the scene after the incident, police said their investigation and raid teams were conducting operations to apprehend the TikTok influencer. The police statement added that they had taken 50 motorcycles and a car — intended for Friday’s lucky draw — into their custody. Sialkot DPO Dost Muhammad confirmed the arrest of six individuals involved in managing the event. He added that police teams have been constituted to apprehend the remaining suspects with the help of modern technology, human intelligence sources, and traditional policing methods. View this post on Instagram The retired captain noted that according to preliminary police investigations, organisers had invited a large number of people by advertising a lucky draw featuring prizes such as motorcycles, a car and other valuable items via social media. During the event, an announcement was made over the…