BAHAWALNAGAR: A Division police arrested two TikTokers on Saturday and registered separate cases against them for allegedly performing obscene acts and possessing drugs.

Reports said a TikTok video containing ‘vulgar’ and ‘obscene’ acts was viral on various social media groups.

Upon investigation, it was found that Abu Bakar of Anarkali Bazaar, who was disguised as a woman by wearing a burqa in the clip, performed ‘obscene’ acts with trader Ikram inside the Anarkali Bazaar about eight to 10 days ago, in order to make the TikTok video viral.

Police said a case was registered against both under section 294 of the Pakistan Penal Code on Aug 15 on the complaint of ASI Shabbir Shah.

They said police on a tip-off arrested the duo when they were present along the bank of Fordwah canal on Aug 16.

Police said on search, 200 grams of hashish was recovered from Ikram’s pocket, which the police seized.

Another FIR was registered against both TikTokers under the Narcotics Act for possession of prohibited drugs.

Published in Dawn, August 17th, 2025