TikToker Mr Patlo arrested in Sialkot over deadly Mehndi stampede case
Police in Sialkot have arrested TikToker Anser Jutt, popularly known as Mr Patlo, in connection with a deadly stampede at his Mehndi ceremony.
The incident left two people dead and dozens injured after poor arrangements reportedly caused chaos and a stampede at the event.
A case had been registered on the complaint of the brother-in-law of Rehan, one of the young men who died in the incident.
Family alleges threats from suspects
According to the case details, the complainant and his family allegedly received serious threats from the nominated suspects.
The complainant accused the suspects of threatening them with serious consequences. Following his application, Anser Jutt, also known as Mr Patlo, and his brother Kashif Bashir were nominated in the case.
Court grants interim bail
Mr Patlo was already on interim bail in the case registered over the incident.
The case includes several legal provisions, including Sections 149, 148, 109, 188, 440, 431 and 322 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The investigation is ongoing, while the case is linked to the deaths and injuries reported during the TikToker’s Mehndi ceremony.
