Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousaf shot dead at home, her last words were….
Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old Pakistani TikTok influencer known for her vibrant content on women’s rights and cultural identity, was shot dead on June 2, 2025, at her home in Islamabad. According to a report by Gulf News, the assailant, identified as her cousin Umar Hayat, also known as “Kaka,” was arrested within 24 hours of the incident. According to police reports, Hayat entered Sana’s residence under the pretense of a visit. An eyewitness, Sana’s aunt, recounted that Sana told Hayat, “Go away from here. There are cameras all around. I will fetch you some water,”before he shot her twice in the chest at close range. Sana died on the spot, and her body was transported to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a post-mortem examination.
How police caught the murderer of Sana Yousaf
According to the CCTV footage of the incident, Hayat was seen walking away from the crime scene. He was typing on his phone, before escaping the city on a motorbike.Hayat was apprehended in Faisalabad and confessed to the crime, citing repeated rejections of his friendship proposals by Sana as the motive. The police recovered the murder weapon and Sana’s iPhone from him. CCTV footage corroborated his presence at the scene.
Who was Sana Yousaf
Sana Yousaf was a Pakistani social media influencer. Originally from Upper Chitral, she had amassed over 740,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 500,000 on Instagram. Her content often highlighted cultural pride, women’s rights, and educational awareness, resonating with Pakistan’s Gen Z audience. Her tragic death has sparked nationwide outrage and grief, with the hashtag #JusticeForSanaYousaf trending across social media platforms. Activists and fans are calling for a transparent investigation and swift justice, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by women, especially those in the public eye. The case has drawn parallels to previous incidents of violence against female influencers in Pakistan, such as the 2016 murder of Qandeel Baloch by her brother, which was widely condemned as an honor killing.
