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Police said the arrest followed a complaint accusing the influencer of pressuring the victim’s relatives to reach a settlement in the case registered over the deadly incident at Faraz Cricket Ground in Daska.
According to Sialkot District Police Officer (DPO) Dost Muhammad, the latest complaint was submitted by the brother-in-law of deceased Muhammad Rehan, who alleged that Mr Patlo had threatened the family with serious consequences if they refused to compromise.
The complainant also accused the TikToker of attempting to influence the family’s position in the ongoing legal proceedings and pressuring them to withdraw or settle the case.
Following the complaint, police registered a separate case against Mr Patlo and his brother at Sadar Police Station in Daska and subsequently arrested the suspects.
DPO Dost Muhammad said the allegations would be investigated on merit and that legal action would be taken in accordance with the law.
The latest arrest adds another legal challenge for the social media personality, who is already facing proceedings in connection with the stampede that claimed two lives and injured 18 people during his wedding-related celebrations on October 30.
The incident occurred at Faraz Cricket Ground on Daska Road, where a large crowd had gathered following announcements of a mehndi ceremony and prize-distribution event.
According to the initial investigation, the event had been widely promoted on social media, with organisers advertising a lucky draw offering a car and 50 motorcycles.
Hundreds of people reportedly arrived at the venue, creating a massive gathering outside the stadium. When the gates were opened, people rushed towards the entrance, triggering a stampede.
The incident resulted in multiple casualties as people were caught in the crowd surge.
The deceased were identified as Muhammad Aqeel, 30, and Muhammad Rehan, who later died while receiving medical treatment.
Eighteen other people sustained injuries and were taken to nearby medical facilities.
Police investigations into the original incident reportedly identified alleged violations of permission conditions and established safety arrangements for the event.
Authorities subsequently registered a case against Mr Patlo, his brother, other organisers and dozens of unidentified security personnel over their alleged roles in the incident.
Six suspects were initially arrested as part of the investigation, while Mr Patlo was also named among the principal accused.
Following the registration of the stampede case, the TikToker approached the Islamabad High Court, which granted him protective bail until November 10.
The relief was intended to allow him time to approach the competent court in Sialkot for further legal proceedings.
However, the fresh case concerning alleged threats to the victim’s family has resulted in his arrest despite the earlier protective relief in the separate stampede matter.
Police said the new allegations constituted a separate legal matter and would be examined independently of the original case.
According to the authorities, Mr Patlo was expected to be produced before a local court in Daska on Tuesday, November 10, for further legal proceedings.
The court will determine the next course of action in the fresh case, including any request by investigators for physical remand.
The development has renewed attention on the responsibilities of social media influencers and event organisers when arranging large public gatherings, particularly those involving prize distributions and heavily promoted celebrations.
Such events can attract large crowds within a short period, making crowd management, emergency exits, security arrangements and coordination with local authorities essential.
The October 30 tragedy has also raised questions about the enforcement of safety conditions for privately organised public events in Punjab.
Police have maintained that investigations into both cases will continue according to the law. The allegations against Mr Patlo remain subject to judicial proceedings, and he has not been convicted in either case.
Authorities are expected to continue examining the circumstances surrounding the stampede as well as the separate allegations of threats and pressure on the deceased man’s family.
