Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence

A court in Pakistan has sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf. Hayat broke into Yousaf's home in June of last year and shot her dead after she rejected his advances. He admitted to the crime in July, stating he had developed an obsession with Yousaf after online interactions. The court also ordered Hayat to pay 2.5 million rupees in compensation to Yousaf's family. Yousaf's father expressed that the verdict serves as a lesson for criminals. The murder has highlighted concerns about violence against women in Pakistan, according to activists.

A court in Islamabad, Pakistan, has sentenced 23-year-old Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok and Instagram influencer Sana Yousaf. Yousaf was shot dead at her home on June 2 of last year. Hayat confessed to the crime, stating he developed a one-sided obsession with Yousaf after online interactions and traveled to Islamabad to see her. After Yousaf refused to meet him and they spoke by phone, they agreed to meet on June 2, at which point Hayat used a pistol to kill her. The victim's father stated the verdict serves as a lesson to criminals in society. Police arrested Hayat within 20 hours of the murder.

A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf. Hayat shot Yousaf at her home in Islamabad after she repeatedly rejected his advances. The murder, which occurred last year, sparked widespread condemnation and renewed discussions about women's safety in Pakistan. In addition to the death sentence, Hayat was fined US$7,200. The judge stated the verdict was intended as a lesson.