Major development in Sana Yousuf murder case

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the TikToker Sana Yousuf murder case, an Islamabad sessions court has set September 20, 2025, as the date for framing charges against the accused, Umar Hayat.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka on Saturday conducted the hearing of the case. During the proceedings, police presented the accused Umar Hayat before the court.

The court provided copies of the challan to the accused, in accordance with legal requirements.

Background

The TikToker was shot dead in Islamabad on June 3 allegedly by Umar Hayat. According to initial reports, 22-year-old Umar Hayat, alias Kaka, had been persistently pursuing Sana Yousuf for “friendship”, but the TikToker had repeatedly rebuffed his advances, ultimately provoking his violent outburst.

Read More: Sana Yousuf case: Suspect sent to jail on judicial remand

Eyewitness accounts and sources close to the developments suggest that during their last encounter, Sana attempted to de-escalate the situation, saying, “You’re getting agitated, leave this place. There are CCTV cameras, please depart,” just before the sound of gunfire was heard.

Sana Yousuf sustained two gunshot wounds and succumbed to her injuries on the spot as the suspect managed to flee. The deceased’s body was shifted to PIMS Hospital, where a post-mortem examination was conducted, and after completing the requisite legal formalities, the body was handed over to her family.

The case has been registered under murder charges at Sumbal Police Station.