Islamabad police have claimed to have arrested a man suspected of involvement in the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf in the capital's Sector G-13.
The murder occurred on Monday, when a masked assailant shot the young TikTok star. Within hours of the incident, the suspect was apprehended. Authorities also recovered the weapon used in the crime, as well as the victim’s iPhone. The accused has reportedly confessed to the murder.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the Islamabad Police, stating, "Well done to Islamabad Police. The Sana Yousaf murder case was solved, the accused arrested, and the weapon recovered within 20 hours."
CCTV footage of the alleged killer has also been retrieved.
The footage shows the suspect leaving the scene of the crime. Sources indicate that the suspect appears to be young in the video. Sources indicate that the suspect appears to be young in the video.
The suspect can be seen wearing a black T-shirt. The footage also shows the suspect fleeing the scene.
Islamabad police registered a case under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
NCSW condemns the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf
The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) has strongly condemned the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf. In a statement, Ume-Laila Azhar, Chairperson of the NCSW, called the act "unacceptable" and stressed that it reflects the broader issue of patriarchal violence against women in society.
"This heinous act is a clear reflection of the violence women face in a patriarchal society," Azhar said. "It is a stark reminder that more needs to be done to protect women from such atrocities."
The NCSW has called for an immediate, transparent, and thorough investigation into the incident. "We demand that the authorities take swift action to bring the perpetrator to justice," Azhar added.
The Chairperson further emphasised that the killer must be arrested, and the law must take its course. "We expect that the perpetrators will be held accountable to ensure justice for Sana and her family," Azhar said.
Shahida Rehmani calls murder a wake-up call for society
The Women's Parliamentary Caucus has strongly condemned the murder of social media influencer Sana Yousaf from Chitral. In a statement, Chairperson Shahida Rehmani expressed deep concern, calling the incident "shocking" and emphasising the broader societal implications.
"Her murder is not only the end of a talented young woman's life but also a question mark on our collective conscience," said Rehmani. "Sana Yousaf was a girl who had positively made her mark, inspiring thousands of young people. Her brutal murder is deeply saddening."
Rehmani further demanded immediate investigations into the incident, urging authorities to arrest the killer and provide justice to the victim’s family. "The safety of women is a fundamental responsibility of the state," she said. "This tragic incident highlights that women, no matter how influential or talented, remain vulnerable."
Earlier this year, another teenage social media user was killed in Quetta, Pakistan, when Anwar ul-Haq, who had recently returned from the US, confessed to shooting his daughter.
Initially claiming she was killed by gunmen, he later admitted to the crime, citing her TikTok content, attire, and social activities as the reason.
Authorities treated the incident as a possible honour killing case, and Haq's brother-in-law has also been arrested.
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