What Happened: A tragic incident occurred in Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazar where a young boy named Mukhtar killed his former boss, Sheikh Adnan, after being dismissed from his job. Mukhtar had been hired as an apprentice by Adnan ten years ago but was fired six months back due to his disruptive behavior, influenced by violent TikTok videos and Pashto films.

What you need to know: After losing his job, Mukhtar repeatedly asked Adnan to take him back, but Adnan refused, explaining that he had already replaced him. Angered by the rejection, Mukhtar pulled out a gun and shot his former boss. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Adnan passed away 24 hours later.

More: The police registered a case and arrested Mukhtar. Investigators revealed that Mukhtar had been influenced by violent content on TikTok, where local figures displayed weapons and an aggressive attitude. This incident raises concerns about the impact of social media on youth behavior.