One killed, 13 injured in stampede at TikToker's mehndi ceremony in Sialkot

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People gather at the mehndi ceremony of a TikToker in Sialkot, Punjab, October 31, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News
  • Ceremony was held at stadium on Daska Road: rescue sources.
  • Organisers had reportedly extended open invitation to the public.
  • Police say efforts were under way to apprehend prime suspect.

At least one person was killed and 13 others injured after a stampede broke out during a TikToker's mehndi ceremony in the Sialkot district of Punjab.

According to rescue sources, the wedding ceremony was held at a stadium on Daska Road, where the organisers had extended an open invitation to the public.

A prize draw announced for the event reportedly attracted a large crowd, with a considerable number of people gathering outside the stadium.

Meanwhile, police have registered a case in connection with the death during the wedding ceremony.

According to police, eight nominated and 45 unidentified individuals have been named in the case.

Police said six suspects had been arrested, while efforts were under way to apprehend the prime suspect, who remains at large.