A local court in Sialkot has granted interim bail until November 10 to TikToker Anser Mahmood, popularly known as Mr Patlo, in connection with a stampede at a Mehndi ceremony that reportedly resulted in two deaths.
Additional Sessions Judge Daska Muhammad Irfan Naseem Tarar approved the interim bail application after hearing the TikToker’s plea. Mr Patlo appeared before the court in a wheelchair during the proceedings.
According to police, a stampede broke out during the Mehndi ceremony hosted by Mr Patlo in Sialkot, leaving two people dead. The incident raised concerns about crowd management and safety arrangements at the event.
Following the incident, police initiated legal proceedings to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Mr Patlo subsequently approached the court and sought interim relief in connection with the case.
The court granted him temporary protection from arrest until November 10. The case proceedings are expected to continue as authorities investigate the incident and examine the circumstances that led to the stampede.
