The incident occurred in a small village near Faisalabad. Fatima, the bride, was attempting to record a TikTok video in her bedroom with her mother and younger sister present. She retrieved a pistol, reportedly belonging to her husband, from a wardrobe.

During the recording, Fatima placed the gun to her mouth and accidentally discharged it. She died instantly, collapsing on her flower-decorated bed.

Fatima’s father, Muhammad Abbas, recounted the tragic event, stating that his daughter frequently made TikTok videos and was in a good mood that day, wanting to create a special video.

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He explained that she didn’t understand how to handle the pistol. His wife and younger daughter witnessed the incident. He reported the matter to the police.

Abbas condemned TikTok, stating, “My daughter is gone, but I urge all parents to keep their children away from it. I will never recover from this loss.”