TikToker burned to death while filming stunt with petrol in Gujrat

In a tragic incident, a 22-year-old boy in Gujrat died from burns while attempting to film a stunt for a TikTok video that involved sprinkling petrol from his mouth to create fire.

As per reports, the victim was a resident of Phulerwan village, on the outskirts of Gujrat.

The youth used to make TikTok videos to share them with his fans on social media. 

The deceased, identified as Aamir, went to his house's roof on Saturday with a bottle of petrol to film a TikTok video.

In a dangerous attempt to create fire, he poured petrol from a bottle into his mouth and then tried to spray it into the air, as per the details provided by the sources.

The flames engulfed his head, neck, and upper body and he sustained severe burns.

After the accident, he was taken to Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital. 

Due to the severity of his burns, medical staff recommended transferring him to Jinnah Hospital Lahore.

The eldest son of his family succumbed to his injuries in the provincial capital's hospital.

His body arrived in Gujrat on Tuesday night, where he was laid to rest in the local cemetery after funeral prayers were held.

The deceased belonged to a poor family.