The killing of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf in Islamabad's G-13 Sector on Monday has drawn significant attention, not only due to the crime itself but also because of responses on social media.
An innocent 17 year old girl has been murdered, and our disgraceful society is celebrating it, Lanti Bagharit Log. Arrest all of them. #SanaYousaf #JusticeForSanaYousaf pic.twitter.com/RzZOnHEYmO
— Asif Usman (@AsifUsman20) June 2, 2025
While many expressed shock and sadness over her tragic death, some online reactions have sparked controversy.
An innocent 17 year old girl has been murdered, and our disgraceful society is celebrating it, Lanti Bagharit Log. Arrest all of them. #SanaYousaf #JusticeForSanaYousaf pic.twitter.com/RzZOnHEYmO
— Asif Usman (@AsifUsman20) June 2, 2025
Some social media users criticised Sana over her TikTok use and even went as far as to express support for the act of violence.
ان حرام زادون کو گرفتار کرنا چاہٸے ایک معصوم انسان کی جان لینے پہ یہ حرام زادے خوش ہو رہے ہین ۔#sanayousaf pic.twitter.com/P4C5jDGneu
— IrfanAli (@IrfanAlyyyy) June 2, 2025
Sana, originally from Chitral, was shot at close range inside her home by an unidentified assailant. Police have suggested that the suspect may have been a guest at her house at the time of the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, with the suspect arrested.
The responses on social media, with some users expressing praise for the killer, have raised concerns.
یہ ذہنی مریض اور ذہنی مفلوج لوگ ہیں جو خد تو زندگی میں کچھ کرنا سکے اور دوسروں کی ترقی ان سے برداشت نہیں ہوتی
— Zain ul Abideen Lehri ⚖️ (@ZAINI_3) June 2, 2025
میرا نہیں خیال کہ اس لڑکی نے کبھی کوئ غلط ویڈیو پوسٹ کی ہو۔
ایسے ذہنی مریضوں سے ہر عام انسان کو بچنے کی ضرورت ہے#justiceforsana#islamabad#SanaYousaf#sanayousaf pic.twitter.com/26T8d9m1zc
Many others, however, have condemned these reactions, urging authorities to take appropriate action against those encouraging violence.
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