Popular teen TikToker from Pakistan, Sana Yousaf, was gunned down in her own residence in Islamabad on June 2, 2025, days after her birthday. Sana, who had just turned 17 and was beaming with the happiness of the celebrations, had shared a video from her birthday on her last post on Instagram before the tragedy struck. While initial investigations hinted at a guest, the police have now arrested the assailant, 22-year-old Umar Hayat, an alleged ‘online friend’ who had reportedly been stalking and harassing the TikToker for months.
Police nabs obsessed killer, Umar Hayat, within 24 hours
The happiness in teen influencer, Sana Yousaf’s house soon turned into an unforgettable tragedy as a 22-year-old man barged in and shot her twice in the chest. Her mother and aunt were eyewitnesses to the horrifying incident. As per reports, Sana had repeatedly rejected his friendship advances, first online and later in person. Despite her repeated warnings and efforts to pacify the situation, the obsessed man barged into her home and killed her in cold blood. She was declared dead at the scene.