A stampede broke out during TikToker Mr Patlu’s mehndi ceremony at Faraz Sports Stadium on Daska Road in Sialkot, leaving one person dead and 13 others injured. A large number of people had arrived from Lahore, Jhelum, Kharian and other cities following the announcement of a prize draw at the event. As soon as the entrance gate opened, people rushed inside simultaneously, triggering a stampede. Several people fell to the ground and were injured due to the pressure of the crowd. According to Rescue officials, 30-year-old Aqeel, son of Bashir Ahmed, succumbed to his injuries, while the injured were shifted to hospitals for medical treatment. The incident has raised serious questions about the event’s management and the safety arrangements made to control the crowd.
