Category: Crime

New details of the murder of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf, who was shot dead inside her home in Islamabad’s G-13 sector on Monday, have come to light after a FIR was filed by the victim’s mother, Farzana Yousaf.

According to the complaint, Farzana lives with her two children, a 15-year-old son and her daughter Sana, in Islamabad. Her husband was away at the time of the incident, and her sister-in-law, Latifa Shah, was staying as a guest at their home.

On the day of the incident, Farzana, her daughter Sana, and Latifa Shah were present in the house. Around 3:15 PM, an unknown man suddenly entered the house. The man was of medium build and height, wearing a black shirt and checkered trousers. He was carrying a weapon and went straight to the room where Sana was sitting.

According to the FIR, the man opened fire on Sana with the clear intent to kill. Two bullets struck her in the chest, causing her to collapse on the spot. The attacker then quickly fled down the stairs and escaped.

After the sound of gunshots, neighbours gathered around as Farzana and others screamed for help. They rushed Sana to a hospital using a neighbour’s vehicle, but she could not survive and passed away due to her injuries.

Farzana and Latifa Shah both witnessed the incident and told the police they could identify the suspect if he was brought before them. She also mentioned that her daughter was a social media influencer, and the attack was a serious and deliberate act of violence.

Police reached the hospital soon after receiving the report and completed the necessary legal formalities, including preparing the post-mortem request. The case was registered under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code (murder), and the investigation was handed over to the Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU). Inspector Fakhar Abbas from HIU and his team are currently working on the case.

So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Sana had more than 800,000 followers on TikTok where her videos routinely garnered hundreds of thousands of views. Her content mostly included lip syncing to Pakistani and Indian songs along with some Pashto hits. In various videos she can be seen hanging out with her friends at cafes and restaurants. 

Over on Instagram, the teenaged influencer has almost half a million followers, while the content is mostly similar to her Tik Tok videos.

The last video she has posted on both accounts, just a few hours before being shot dead, shows her celebrating her birthday, cutting a cake and then having food with her friends at an Islamabad restaurant.

A 17-year-old TikTok star named Sana Yousaf has been shot dead in Islamabad’s G-13 Sector on Monday. The incident happened inside her home, which falls under the Sumbal police station’s area.

According to reports, an unknown person entered her house and shot her at close range. The attacker fired multiple shots and quickly escaped after the incident.

Sana, who belonged to Chitral, was well-known on TikTok and had a growing fan base. Her body was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for post-mortem examination.

Police are investigating the murder. They believe the suspect might have been a guest at the house when the shooting happened. So far, no arrests have been made.

Sana, a teenage influencer, had nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, where she posted content similar to her TikTok videos.

On TikTok, she had over 800,000 followers, with her videos often receiving hundreds of thousands of views. Her content mainly featured lip syncing to popular Pakistani, Indian, and Pashto songs. Many of her videos also showed her spending time with friends at cafes and restaurants.

Just a few hours before she was tragically shot dead, Sana shared her last video on both platforms. In it, she celebrated her birthday by cutting a cake and enjoying a meal with her friends at a restaurant in Islamabad.

Karachi police have arrested two employees of Salman Farooqi after a viral video showed a young motorcyclist being assaulted in the Defence Phase 6 area.

According to reports, the incident occurred in Khayaban-e-Ittehad, Defence Phase 6, Karachi, where Farooqi, reportedly the CEO of a private company, was travelling in a luxury car. A minor collision between his vehicle and a motorcycle led to the motorcyclist being beaten. In the video, a woman, reportedly the motorcyclist’s sister, can be seen pleading for mercy as Farooqi continues to physically abuse her brother in public.

After the video went viral, Darakhshan Police arrested Farooqi’s driver and security guard and seized the vehicle involved. However, Salman Farooqi himself remains at large. Police say he turned off his phone and fled after the video circulated online. Law enforcement teams were sent to his home and office late at night, but he could not be found.

DIG South confirmed that Farooqi has not been identified as a government employee. “No one is above the law, and the victim will get justice,” said the DIG, adding that efforts are underway to contact the affected family and that a First Information Report (FIR) is being registered.

SSP South Mehzor Ali stated that although police have not yet heard directly from the motorcyclist, they are trying to locate him. “Once we are in contact with the victim, we will formally register the case and proceed with legal action,” he said.

Police presence has been increased outside Farooqi’s office while the investigation continues. Meanwhile, Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar has taken notice of the incident and requested an immediate report.