MULTAN: A man was brutally beaten by his in-laws after he tried to stop his wife from creating content on the social media platform TikTok. The incident took place in Multan, Punjab, and has sparked public discussion on domestic disputes, digital influence, and family violence.
According to police officials, the victim had objected to his wife’s frequent TikTok content creation, which allegedly triggered a violent reaction from her family.
Incident Details – Family Dispute Turns Violent
Reports reveal that:
- The husband asked his wife to quit TikTok content
- His in-laws considered the demand an attack on her personal freedom and income channel
- The argument escalated, leading to physical torture
- The man sustained injuries and was later shifted to a hospital for treatment
A police officer stated:
“The violence was pre-planned. The accused family attacked him for interfering in the woman’s social media activity.”
Police Action and Legal Proceedings
The Punjab Police confirmed that:
- A case has been registered under assault and attempted harm sections
- Medical reports are being collected as evidence
- The suspects may also face charges related to threatening behavior
- Further arrests are expected after formal investigation
Law experts say that while social media control laws in Pakistan remain unclear, physical violence carries zero legal justification, regardless of the dispute.
Rising Digital Disagreements and Family Pressures in Pakistan
Sociologists believe cases like this highlight:
- Growing TikTok influence in Pakistani households
- Family friction over social media earnings and reputation
- Lack of digital counseling and conflict resolution
- Escalation toward honor-based family aggression
- Misconceptions that banning content creators is socially acceptable
A psychologist commented:
“TikTok disputes should be solved through dialogue. The alarming rise in family violence over digital platforms is harmful to society.”
Public Reaction on Social Media
The incident trended rapidly across:
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Users condemned the attack, calling for awareness campaigns against domestic abuse fueled by digital disagreements.
Conclusion
The shocking incident serves as another reminder that family violence over social media usage is harmful to society. Authorities stress that disputes may exist, but punishment through assault remains a serious criminal offense.
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