A 19-year-old farmhouse worker died after a tigress attacked him at a private property in Lahore’s Kahna area while a TikTok video was being filmed, the source reports. The worker, identified as Talha, suffered critical injuries on Wednesday and later died at a private hospital.
Two men arrested
Police arrested the farmhouse owner, identified as Fayyaz, and TikToker Nauman Hassan in connection with the incident. Police said Hassan had visited the property to film a video when the animal allegedly attacked Talha.
Talha’s father, Munir Ahmed, alleged in a complaint that the tigress had been taken out of its cage for filming and that his son was asked to take part in the video. The account also says the father and other family members worked at the farmhouse.
Investigation underway
Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack, including possible negligence and whether the animal was legally kept at the property. The Punjab Wildlife Department took custody of the tigress, according to the source. The allegations about the filming and the animal’s handling have not been presented here as established findings.
