A young man died after entering a tigress enclosure at a private zoo in Chattogram to record a TikTok video. Police have arrested a social media influencer in connection with the incident for allegedly encouraging the victim to enter the enclosure. The development was confirmed on Friday evening (November 13) by Kaler Kantho.

Incident Details

According to eyewitnesses and police sources, the deceased was a local resident. He had gone to the zoo to meet a popular TikTok influencer. The influencer allegedly proposed that the young man enter the tigress enclosure to shoot a video. At one point, the victim entered the cage, and the tigress attacked him. He was rescued in a critical condition and taken to a hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Following the incident, zoo authorities informed the police. Police recovered the body and sent it to the morgue for an autopsy. The influencer was detained for questioning and later formally arrested after a case was filed under charges of causing death by negligence. Police stated that legal action is being taken against those involved in instigating dangerous acts for video content.

Questions Over Security Measures

The incident has raised serious questions about the zoo's security protocols. Authorities are investigating how the victim managed to enter the enclosure despite designated safety barriers and distances for visitors. Zoo officials have stated that additional security measures will be implemented to prevent such incidents in the future.

Social Media Reaction

The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many criticizing the trend of encouraging dangerous stunts for online virality. Police have indicated that awareness campaigns will be launched to discourage risky challenges and content creation on social media platforms.