Siddiq Sons Defends Event Organisers After Sialkot Wedding Tragedy, Says Incident Was an Accident
ISLAMABAD:Siddiq Sons has expressed deep sorrow over a video of TikToker Mr Patlu following the tragic stampede at a wedding ceremony in Sialkot, saying the incident was an accident that could happen to anyone.
In a video statement, representatives of Siddiq Sons said they were deeply saddened after watching Mr Patlu’s emotional video and criticised people spreading negative comments about the incident.
They alleged that some of those criticising the organisers were previously among the people who would stand in queues to get an opportunity to meet Mr Patlu.
The representatives said Siddiq Sons had two major events scheduled, with the Mehndi ceremony planned for November 5 and the Walima for November 7.
They questioned why some people were celebrating the alleged financial loss suffered by Siddiq Sons, saying the company had the right to organise both small and large events as part of its business.
“Anyone who takes pleasure in another person’s loss is a deeply unfortunate human being,” they remarked.
They further said that the groom had worked hard throughout his life, earned money and wanted to distribute generous gifts among guests on the occasion of his wedding.
Defending the event organisers, Siddiq Sons said the videos showed some people climbing electrical transformers, adding that the organisers could not be held responsible for every individual action.
They also criticised media coverage focusing on Mr Patlu’s emotional reaction and reported remarks about suicide, urging people to show compassion rather than turn the tragedy into a subject of criticism.
Describing the incident as an unfortunate accident, Siddiq Sons said neither the organisers nor those involved wanted such a tragedy to occur.
“Such an incident could happen to anyone. People should fear Allah and avoid spreading negativity,” they added.
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