Pakistani TikTok activist killed after rejecting repeated marriage proposal.
June 4, 20252 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Sanaa Yousaf is a 17-year-old Pakistani girl who is an activist and content creator on the TikTok app, with over 800,000 followers. She became popular for posting simple, light-hearted comedic videos that gained widespread popularity, making her a beloved figure among young people.
On Monday evening, Sanaa Yousaf was tragically killed inside her family home in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, by close-range gunshots, resulting in her immediate death. The incident occurred in broad daylight in front of her house, causing shock among residents and drawing local and international public attention.
Shortly before her murder, Sanaa Yousaf had posted a video celebrating her birthday, which added to the impact of the tragic crime.
Pakistani police announced yesterday that they had arrested a 22-year-old man from Faisalabad, east of the country, accused of killing Sanaa Yousaf. Islamabad Police Chief Syed Ali Naseer Rizvi confirmed during a press conference that the perpetrator had been persistently trying to communicate with Sanaa Yousaf and propose to her, but she repeatedly rejected his advances. Before committing the crime, the suspect was seen wandering around the victim's house for hours.
It is worth noting that this incident is reminiscent of a similar murder that occurred in July 2021 when a Pakistani-American man beheaded his partner Noor Mukadam for refusing to marry him, and he was recently sentenced to death.
The case has sparked widespread anger and sadness in Pakistan, where statistics show that around 80% of women in the country have experienced harassment in public places. Internet users have launched the hashtag #JusticeForSanaYousaf demanding justice and accountability for the killer.
Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have pledged to hold the perpetrator accountable and bring him to justice, amidst increasing popular and human rights demands to protect women and content creators in Pakistani society to prevent the recurrence of such crimes under the guise of customs and traditions.
