An Indian expat was killed in Sharjah after an alleged dispute over TikTok escalated into a deadly confrontation, prompting police to arrest multiple suspects.The victim’s name was Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, 40, a native of Kerala who worked at a bakery in Dubai. According to Gulf News, the incident occurred after an argument broke out during a TikTok live broadcast. The disagreement reportedly moved offline after those involved challenged each other to meet face-to-face.Investigators are looking into claims that the clash took place near a park in Al Nahda, where Ismail was allegedly attacked by a group of men on the morning of May 31.Witnesses said they saw a violent argument before emergency services were alerted. Paramedics rushed Ismail to Qasimi Hospital, but he later died from his injuries.Sharjah police confirmed the incident on Wednesday and said several suspects had been detained. Authorities have not released further details about those arrested.Police said the investigation is ongoing and officers are working to establish the full circumstances leading up to the murder.
