On September 20th 2025, A 22-year-old man in Islamabad, Pakistan has been charged with killing 17-year-old Tiktok Influencer Sana Yousaf. Police say the suspect, Umar Hayat, shot Yousaf outside her home after she repeatedly turned down his marriage proposals.

The case has sparked national outrage and intensified concerns about the safety of young women on social media platforms.

Sana Yousaf, originally from Chitral, gained followings for her TikTok  for her uplifting videos and educational messages. She often used her platform to inspire young audiences around Pakistan. Authorities described her killing as a “gruesome and cold-blooded murder” (Everett, Al, Jazeera, September 20,2025).

Hayat has pleaded not guilty in the city of Islamabad, According to a police report, Yousuf’s mother, Farzana, contacted the police stating that “A man came into her home and shot at her daughter”. (Dockery, DW News, September 20,2025). This statement highlights the brutality Sana Yousaf faced, which contributed to others protesting for justice.

 The last paragraph highlights  the emotional response from Sana’s father,  Syed Yousaf Hassan. His statement shows that the fight isn’t personal, but it’s a achievement to protect young people.  “I am not fighting this case only to seek justice for my daughter,” Hassan told reporters outside the court. “I want all children who use social media to be protected from the pain my daughter suffered at the hands of a man who killed her. I will pursue this case until my last breath.”(Ahmed, AP News, September 25,2025).

Hassan shows that he wants to hold Umar Hayat accountable for killing for his daughter and young females who use Social Media from any type of harassment from others. His words show that this case isn’t only for his daughter but it’s for every family to feel protected and safe.