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 attempted to unite nearby villages against Janggut, but this failed since Tok Janggut was heading towards Pasir Puteh with his supporters. Latif fled from Pasir Puteh to avoid Janggut and sought an audience with the Sultan of Kelantan in Kota Bharu.