Encik Latif attempted to rally the surrounding villages against Janggut, but this failed because Tok Janggut was now marching towards  Pasir Puteh with his followers. Latif fled Pasir Puteh to avoid Janggut, and to seek an audience with the Sultan of Kelantan in Kota Bharu.
Encik Latif tried to gather neighboring villages against Janggut, but this effort failed as Tok Janggut was advancing towards Pasir Puteh with his followers. Latif escaped from Pasir Puteh to evade Janggut and seek an audience with the Sultan of Kelantan in Kota Bharu.