02.11.2026 17:03
In the Sialkot district of Pakistan’s Punjab province, a stampede broke out at a public wedding ceremony organized in a stadium by TikTok personality Muhammad Ansar Jatt, nicknamed “Mr Patlu.” Two people died and 17 were injured when the crowd gathered by the announcement that motorcycles, cars, and cash would be given away in a raffle rushed the entrance. A lawsuit was filed against the influencer and the organizers, while 6 people were detained.
An event organized in Pakistan for a social media personality’s wedding ended in tragedy. The death toll, initially reported as 1, rose to 2 after one of the seriously injured died in hospital.
RAFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT DREW A CROWD The henna and award ceremony held on Friday night at Faraz Cricket Ground in Daska, in Sialkot, was promoted on social media with announcements that motorcycles, cars, cash, and various valuables would be distributed in a raffle. After the announcement, hundreds of people gathered in front of the stadium.
TikTok personality Muhammad Ansar Jatt, nicknamed “Mr Patlu” STAMPEDE ERUPTED WHEN THE GATES OPENED According to Dawn newspaper, when the stadium gates opened, an announcement was made over the loudspeaker telling everyone to enter at the same time. The crowd then surged toward the entrance, causing a stampede.
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 2 In the initial statement by the rescue team Rescue 1122, it was reported that 1 person had died and 13 people were injured. According to Express Tribune, Aqeel from Budha Goraya village died at the scene. Rehan from Glotian Kalan village, who was seriously injured and transferred to Mayo Hospital in Lahore, could not be saved either.
Police stated that the number of injured was 18. Local people, noting that many injured were taken to nearby hospitals by participants, claimed that the actual number could be higher. The 2 people who lost their lives were buried in their villages.
PERMISSION HAD BEEN CANCELLED IN ADVANCE It emerged that the district administration had granted permission for a “mehfil-i-sema” and qawwali night to begin after the Isha prayer in an enclosed area in Daska. However, after irregularities were detected as early as 16:00, Sialkot Deputy Commissioner Awais Mushtaq cancelled the permission, and the event was cancelled before it began.
6 PEOPLE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY After the incident, a case was filed at Motra Police Station. The case named Muhammad Ansar Jatt, his brother, the owner of the ground, 6 organizers, and 40-45 unidentified security guards. It was alleged that the organizers violated permit conditions and security rules, misused the loudspeaker, and blocked the main road. The charge of causing death by negligence is also included in the case.
In raids held during the night, 6 people responsible for managing the event were taken into custody. Police also seized 50 motorcycles and 1 car that were planned to be distributed in the raffle. Efforts are ongoing to catch Jatt, who fled the scene.
“NEGLIGENCE THAT RISKS HUMAN LIFE CANNOT BE ALLOWED” Sialkot District Police Chief Dost Muhammad said that the organizers violated permit conditions and security rules. Muhammad said, “In any public gathering or event, negligence regarding security measures that risks human life cannot be allowed,” and stated that legal action would be taken against those responsible without discrimination.
It was also reported that many people attending the event had their mobile phones stolen.