On 2 June 2025, Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old Pakistani social media personality, was fatally shot at her home in Sector G-13/1, Islamabad, Pakistan. The suspect allegedly killed her after she repeatedly ignored his unwanted romantic advances. The case received nationwide media attention and sparked widespread outrage on social media platforms.[1][2][3][4]
Sana Yousaf was a rising social media personality in Pakistan, known for her content on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. By mid-2025, she had amassed millions of followers and had become especially popular among Pakistani youth. At the time of her death, she was a second-year MBBS student who had just turned 17.[5][6]
Incident
On 2 June 2025, a 22-year-old man allegedly entered Yousaf's residence in Islamabad armed with a pistol. Reportedly, the man had shown repeated romantic interest in Yousaf, which she ignored. He subsequently forced entry into her home and fatally shot her. The crime took place in the G-13/1 sector of Islamabad. Her body was taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences where post-mortem was carried out. She is buried in Chitral. Her mother filed a police F.I.R., in which she stated she can identify the suspect easily.[7][5][2]
The suspect, Umar Hayat, was arrested in Faisalabad shortly after the incident. Authorities launched a criminal investigation into the murder. Police stated that the motive appeared to be personal in nature, linked to Yousaf's rejection of the man's advances. He was transferred to Adiala Jail on a 14-day judicial remand to facilitate an identification parade. The court directed that the identification process be completed and a report submitted by 18 June 2025.[8][9][10]
Reaction
The killing of Sana Yousaf sparked widespread outrage across Pakistan and attracted international media coverage. On social media, users expressed grief, anger, and called for justice, while the incident reignited discussions about violence against women and the safety of public figures in digital spaces.[11][12] On 5 June 2025, Aurat March Islamabad organised a protest outside the Islamabad Press Club to demand justice for Yousaf. The demonstration attracted a diverse group of participants, including students, working women, domestic workers, and other concerned citizens. Protesters carried banners with slogans such as "Saying No is My Right" and "Those who kill in the name of honour are the greatest dishonourable", emphasizing women's rights and condemning gender-based violence. The protest called for the government, police, and judiciary to take immediate and strict action against the accused, Umar Hayat, and to implement measures to protect women and deter similar crimes in the future.[13][14][15][16][17][18]
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