A young TikToker, identified as Sana Yousuf, was tragically shot dead in the federal capital within the jurisdiction of the Sumbal police station, authorities confirmed on Monday.
According to police officials, Tiktoker Sana Yousuf, who hailed from Upper Chitral and resided in Sector G13 of Islamabad, was fatally shot by a guest who had come to visit her at her residence.
The assailant fled the scene immediately after the incident and police have launched an investigation to apprehend the suspect.
The body was shifted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a postmortem examination while Police say the investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the murder and trace the accused.
Her murder adds to a troubling pattern of violence against women in Pakistan.
A similar case was that of Noor Mukadam, whose brutal murder in Islamabad in 2021 shocked the country.
The Supreme Court recently upheld the death sentence of her killer, Zahir Jaffer. These cases show the urgent need for stronger measures to protect women.
Murderer Arrested Within 20 Hours
Islamabad Police arrested the suspect in the murder of TikToker Sana Yousuf just 20 hours after the crime was committed.
The suspect, Umar Hayat, also known as Kaka, was tracked and caught in Faisalabad after fleeing the capital.
Police used CCTV footage and advanced technology to trace Umar and he was found hiding in Faisalabad and taken into custody.
During interrogation, Umar, who is also a TikToker, claimed to be Sana’s friend and confessed to killing her.
According to police, the crime shocked the public. Sana’s murder video and images spread quickly on social media, leading to outrage and calls for justice.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised Islamabad Police for their quick action.
He stated, “Well done Islamabad Police. Sana Yousuf murder case traced, accused arrested and weapon recovered within 20 hours.”
Naqvi said that the murder weapon, a pistol and Sana’s iPhone were recovered. He added that the suspect was arrested just one hour before his official statement was released.
Earlier, it was reported that Sana’s killer had entered her home with his face covered and shot her before escaping. The murder stunned the online community, where Sana had a strong following.
Police are continuing their investigation and they believe the arrest and recovery of evidence will help speed up the legal process.
The motive behind the killing has not yet been confirmed by police, but the confession is being closely examined. Authorities say more details will be shared once the investigation is complete.
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