Rajab Butt breaks silence in support of Mr Patlu

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has publicly expressed support for TikToker Mr Patlu following the deadly stampede linked to preparations for his Mehndi ceremony in Sialkot.

Although the two social media personalities are reportedly no longer on speaking terms, Rajab set aside their differences and shared an emotional message for Mr Patlu during his difficult time.

In a video message, Rajab recalled the time they spent together, saying they had once shared a friendly relationship and often sat together for meals. He acknowledged that they were currently not in contact but assured Mr Patlu that he was standing by him.

Rajab advised the TikToker to remain strong, saying the difficult period could continue for some time but would also reveal who his genuine friends were. He encouraged him not to lose hope and expressed confidence that he would recover from the setback.

Rajab also mentioned his mother, revealing that she had been praying for Mr Patlu and wanted to speak to him. However, he said he could not reach the TikToker because his phone was switched off.

The YouTuber urged Mr Patlu not to cry and reminded him that people were praying for him. He also described the incident as a mishap.

Mr Patlu, whose real name is Muhammad Ansar Jutt, has been facing public scrutiny following a stampede during preparations for his wedding celebrations in Sialkot. The incident reportedly left several people injured and resulted in multiple deaths.

In a separate video, Mr Patlu appealed to the Punjab government for assistance and forgiveness. He also spoke about the FIR registered against him following the tragedy.

Rajab’s message has attracted attention because of their reported differences and his decision to publicly offer support at a difficult moment.