In brief
A stampede during a TikToker‑hosted wedding ceremony in Sialkot, Pakistan, killed one person and injured 13 others, according to Xinhua. The crush was caused by a crowd drawn to a prize draw, and police have opened a case against the culprits. Eyewitness reports from Naya Mahaz and further victim details were offered by YeJahan.
At least one person was killed and 13 others injured when a stampede broke out during a TikToker‑hosted wedding ceremony in Sialkot district, Punjab, Pakistan, rescue officials said Sunday, reporting that a heavy gathering outside the stadium on Daska Road was drawn by a prize draw.
Naya Mahaz’s Facebook post claimed the crowd stampede left at least one dead and several injured during the wedding ceremony in Sialkot, but the source marked the claim as unverified.
Details of the Victims
According to YeJahan, the crush hit 14 people who were rushed to Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital. A 30‑year‑old man named Aqeel from Budha Goraya died shortly after arrival, and thirteen other victims are being treated in the hospital. YeJahan listed the injured as Rehan Arshad, Rafique, Ali Zafar, Azam, Yasir, Munawar Ali, Arshad, Rashid, Sarfraz, Danish, Rehan Rafaqat, Zulfiqar, and Ali.
Police Action
Police have registered a case against the culprits in connection with the incident, the Xinhua report said.