- Reuters
- November 9, 2026
TikToker ‘Mr Pattlo’ arrested over alleged threats to Sialkot stampede victim’s family
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- M. Asim Naseer
- November 9, 2026
SIALKOT: Sialkot police on Monday arrested Popular TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt, known as ‘Mr Pattlo’ in a case involving alleged threats to a family affected by the deadly stampede at his mehndi ceremony
In a post on X, Sialkot police said Mr Pattlo was arrested in connection with a case registered over alleged threats to pressure the family of one of the victims into a settlement.
According to a spokesperson for the Sialkot police, the case was registered at Sadr Daska police station on the complaint of Abu Bakr, the brother-in-law of Muhammad Rehan, who was among two people killed in the Faraz Ground stampede.
Police alleged that armed men, acting at Mr Pattlo’s behest, threatened members of the affected family with death and pressured them to reach a settlement in the earlier case registered over the tragedy.
The complainant also alleged that the family was pressured to record statements in favour of the accused in the previous case.
Following the complaint, Sadr Daska police registered a case against Mr Pattlo and others under Sections 506-B, 348, 109 and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code and arrested the TikToker.
Police said the investigation would be completed on merit and in accordance with all legal requirements.
The development is the latest in the legal fallout from the stampede at Mr Pattlo’s mehndi celebrations, which claimed two lives and left 17 others seriously injured.
Deadly stampede at mehndi ceremony
The stampede occurred on October 31 night at Faraz Cricket Ground on Daska Road, where a large crowd had gathered for the wedding celebrations of Muhammad Ansar Jatt and a prize-distribution event.
The organisers had announced a lucky draw involving a car and motorcycles, attracting a large number of the TikToker’s followers from Sialkot and other parts of Punjab.
According to police, chaos erupted when the venue’s gates were opened and people rushed inside, causing several attendees to fall and others to be trampled.
The first victim, 30-year-old Aqeel, died while being taken to hospital.
A second injured attendee, Muhammad Rehan, later died during treatment after being referred to Lahore because of his critical condition, taking the death toll to two.
Seventeen others were reported seriously injured in the incident.
Police registered a case against Mr Pattlo and more than 40 nominated and unidentified people following the stampede. Several people were subsequently arrested as investigations continued.
Protective bail
Mr Pattlo had earlier obtained protective bail from the Islamabad High Court in the case registered over the deadly stampede.
Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar approved his protective bail and directed him to appear before the relevant court by November 10. The court had also restrained police from arresting him until that date.
The TikToker appeared before the court in a wheelchair alongside his lawyer, Qasim Abbasi.
In a video message following the tragedy, Mr Pattlo expressed grief over the deaths and injuries but denied responsibility for the incident, describing it as an accident.
He said his wedding celebrations had been scheduled over three days, with the mehndi, baraat and walima ceremonies planned for October 5, 6 and 7.
Mr Pattlo claimed the event had been organised for the public and said he had planned charitable activities, including arranging weddings for 20 underprivileged girls, distributing food supplies and giving away motorcycles.
The latest case has now added another legal dimension to the fallout from the deadly stampede, with police alleging that the family of one of those killed was subjected to pressure and threats to reach a settlement.
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