Islamabad’s Inspector General (IG) Ali Nasir Rizvi stated during a press conference that the accused, Omar Hayat, was responsible for the murder of the victim, Sana Yousaf. He reportedly intended to befriend her, but after she repeatedly rejected his advances, he took drastic action.
IG Rizvi described the incident as a tragic occurrence and emphasised that the brutal murder of any woman poses a significant challenge for law enforcement. He noted that Omar Hayat completed his matriculation and that his father is a retired government employee with a Grade 16 position.
The Islamabad Police conducted a thorough investigation into the case. On June 2 at 5 PM, the accused shot the victim five times inside her home. To solve the case, the police established seven distinct teams, reviewed footage from 113 cameras, analysed over 300 phone calls, and explored multiple aspects, including social media.
Furthermore, the IG reported that a total of 11 raids were carried out to apprehend the accused, with three in Islamabad, two in Faisalabad, and one in Jaranwala.
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Islamabad police have arrested the alleged killer involved in the murder case of popular TikToker Sana Yousuf, who was shot dead in the posh area of Islamabad Sector G-13 of the Federal capital.
The arrest came after police analysed CCTV footage that captured the suspect fleeing the scene at approximately 5:09 PM. The footage shows a young male, dressed in a black T-shirt, running from the site of the crime. Investigators say this video played a crucial role in identifying and apprehending the accused.
According to police sources, the suspect is a young boy and was a close friend of Sana Yousaf. He was arrested following an investigation led by the Sumbal police station, which acted on leads and the recommendation of the suspect’s family members. IG Islamabad Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizwi said that the raids were carried out all over the country, and most of the relatives were contacted after the tragic incident.
After the murder, Social media activists thronged the media and strongly condemned the incident. The people from various parts of the country demanded the immediate arrest of the accused.
During the arrest, authorities recovered the murder weapon and the victim’s iPhone, which the accused had been hiding. The Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the arrest and recovery in a statement on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), adding that the accused has confessed to the crime.
“This tragic incident occurred yesterday when a masked man took the life of a young girl. The police, aided by CCTV and other evidence, arrested the suspect an hour ago,” Naqvi said.
The brutal killing of Sana Yousuf has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents of G-13 expressing fear and outrage. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, where fans and citizens alike are demanding justice and improved safety for women in public spaces.
Authorities have made the CCTV footage a formal part of the investigation, and further legal proceedings are underway. Police officials state that the investigation is still active and that additional legal actions will be taken as more evidence comes to light. The identity of the minor suspect has not been disclosed due to his age.
The case continues to unfold, with the public closely watching how the justice system responds to this high-profile crime.
