Pakistani teenager killed by tigress during TikTok video shoot
A 19-year-old worker died after a tigress was released from its cage at a private breeding facility in Lahore district.
A 19-year-old man named Talha was mauled to death by a tigress at a private breeding facility in Kahna, Lahore district, according to the Times of India.
The incident occurred when the animal was let out of its enclosure for a TikTok video shoot. Talha was rushed to a private hospital but died during treatment on Wednesday.
Police have identified the farm owner as Fayyaz and the TikToker as Noman. Investigators allege that Noman visited the property to film content and requested the animal be released.
The Lahore Police stated that the animal subsequently lost control and attacked the worker. Authorities are also investigating an alleged attempt to hide the nature of the attack by making it appear as though a dog was involved.
The tigress has been handed over to wildlife authorities. Officials are now checking if the farm held the required permits and if the facility maintained proper safety measures.
A case has been registered as investigations into possible negligence continue. In a statement, the Lahore Police said the pursuit of social media content cannot come at the cost of human life.