Clout turns deadly: Influencer arrested after letting tiger out of cage for TikTok video, killing caretaker
A 19-year-old caretaker has been mauled to death by a tiger during a TikTok video shoot at a private wildlife breeding farm in Lahore, Pakistan, prompting police to arrest a social media influencer and the farm owner over the tragedy.
Stunt goes wrong at Lahore breeding farm
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Kahna area of Lahore.
According to local police authorities, the victim—identified as a 19-year-old farm worker named Talha—was attacked after the tiger (identified by local outlets as a tigress) was let out of its enclosure so a TikTok content creator, Nouman Hassan, could film a stunt video.
The animal reportedly became uncontrollable during the shoot and lunged at Talha, inflicting catastrophic injuries.
He was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. His body was subsequently transferred to a morgue for an autopsy.
Alleged dog attack cover-up uncovered
Following the fatality, Kahna police arrested both the farmhouse owner, identified as Fayyaz (also known as Faizi), and TikToker Nouman Hassan.
Investigators revealed that an attempt was initially made to conceal the true cause of death by claiming the teenager had been killed in a dog attack. However, police investigations uncovered the real circumstances surrounding the wildlife breach.
“A passion for TikTok cannot be more important than a human life,” Lahore Police stated in an official release. “No one can be allowed to put human life at risk in the name of hobby or entertainment. The attempt to hide the facts and every aspect of negligence will be investigated.”
Animal seized as permit probe begins
The tiger has since been confiscated and handed over to the Punjab Wildlife Department. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to determine whether the private breeding facility possessed valid licenses to keep big cats and whether mandatory safety protocols were violated.
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