ISLAMABAD – A wedding celebration promoted with promises of a carS, bikes and cash prizes ended in deadly crowd crush in Sialkot, leaving two men dead, around 18 people injured and TikToker Mr Patlo facing police case.
Six people have been arrested so far post stampede at Faraz Cricket Ground, also known as Faraz Sports Stadium, on Daska Road, but the TikToker had yet to be apprehended, while police continued raids to locate him and other suspects. Known online as Mr Patlo, the social media personality is identified in reports as Ansar Mehmood, who invited his fans on Mehndi function.
TikToker’s shares Update
Popular Pakistani TikToker Mr Patlo has broken down in tears in an emotional video statement following a stampede at his wedding celebrations that left two people dead and several others injured.
In the video, Patlo expressed sorrow over the tragedy, defended himself against allegations of negligence and appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir for justice #JusticeForPatlo
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) November 2, 2026
The gathering combined wedding festivities with a heavily advertised prize distribution. The stampede reportedly occurred on Saturday evening, October 31, although some early accounts referred to Friday night while describing the wider wedding celebrations.
Muhammad Aqeel, 30, a resident of Budha Goraya, also reportedly died at the venue or while being transported for treatment. A second injured man, around 22-year-old Rehan, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, taking the death toll to 2. Reports also identified him as Rehan Arshad or Muhammad Rehan and variously linked his residence to Glotian Mor or Gulotian Kalan.
Initial reports recorded one death and 13–14 injuries before subsequent updates placed the number of injured at around 18. Some local accounts claimed more than 40 people were hurt, saying several victims reached private clinics before rescue teams arrived. That higher figure remains unconfirmed.
Prize promises draw crowds from several cities
Ads circulating on social media reportedly attracted people from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal and other areas.
The advertised rewards included a car, 50 motorcycles, mobile phones, cash and assorted gifts. Some reports mentioned offerings worth as much as Rs20 million, although accounts differed over the amount and whether it referred to cash or the overall prize package.
According to reports, the crowd surged towards the entrance after organisers instructed attendees to enter the ground together. Some accounts attributed the announcement to Mr Patlo, either from the stage or through the public address system.
Videos showed people pressing towards the gates as security personnel struggled to control entry. Some guards were reportedly seen carrying batons.
Six arrested as police seize giveaway vehicles
Police registered an FIR at Motra Police Station on the complaint of the station house officer. Reports said the case named nine suspects, including Mr Patlo, his brother and the venue owner, along with approximately 40–45 unidentified security guards. His brother was identified as Kashif or Kashif Bashir. Reports gave differing names for the venue owner, including Shahid Javed, Haji Shahid Javed and Malik Faraz.
Other names appearing in accounts of the case included Daniyal Munir, Munir Ahmed, Mohsin Ali, Irshad Ali, Abdullah Mehdi and Zohaib Mansha. The variations in names and the reported number of nominated suspects require clarification from the FIR.
The reported offences include qatl-bis-sabab under Section 322 of the Pakistan Penal Code, disobedience of government orders under Section 188, offences cited under Sections 431 and 440, rioting and unlawful assembly-related provisions under Sections 148 and 149, and abetment under Section 109. Reports also cited Maintenance of Public Order provisions.
Police seized the car and 50 motorcycles that had been advertised as prizes. Event went ahead despite cancellation of permission
The district administration had initially issued permission for a private mehndi function inside an enclosed venue after Isha prayers. Some accounts said the approval also covered a devotional music gathering, or mehfil-e-sama.
However, the permission was reportedly revoked before the event because organisers had failed to meet its conditions. Reports placed the identification of violations at around 4pm.
Despite the cancellation, the gathering proceeded. The ensuing disorder disrupted traffic on the main Daska–Sialkot road, with reports also describing property damage and unrest.
Mr Patlo, who operates multiple TikTok accounts and earns through live broadcasts, had been sharing wedding-related content before the incident. He reportedly fled the venue after the stampede.
As of the November 1–2 coverage, no arrest of the TikToker had been reported. Police were continuing raids and intelligence-led operations to trace him and the remaining suspects.
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