IHC grants bail to TikToker Mr Patlo in stampede case

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday granted protective bail to TikToker Mr Patlo until November 10 in a case registered against him in Sialkot.

According to sources, Mr Patlo appeared before the court in a wheelchair alongside his lawyer Qasim Abbasi.

The Islamabad High Court chief justice approved his protective bail after hearing his petition.

The case against Mr Patlo was registered following a stampede at his mehndi ceremony at Faraz Cricket Ground on Daska Road in Sialkot on Saturday.

At least two people were killed and 13 others were injured.

According to the FIR registered on the complaint of police, Mr Patlo had invited people through social media, offering prizes including motorcycles and a car.

A large crowd had gathered at the venue for the event.

The FIR stated that Mr Patlo later came on stage and announced that everyone should immediately enter the ground.

As people rushed to get inside, a stampede occurred, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Police registered a case against nine nominated suspects, including Mr Patlo, while 40 to 45 unidentified people were also named in the FIR.

Rescue 1122 and other emergency teams reached the scene shortly after the incident and shifted the injured to hospital.

Videos circulated on social media showed large crowds gathered outside the stadium attempting to enter the ground.

Security guards tried to stop them, with some personnel reportedly using batons and pushing people back.