In a shocking incident that has left many stunned, popular TikToker Sana Yousaf was shot dead inside her home in Islamabad’s Sector G-13 on Monday evening.

The young content creator from Chitral was reportedly killed by a guest who had come to visit her.

According to Islamabad police, the suspect entered Sana’s home under the guise of being a guest and opened fire, fatally shooting her before fleeing the scene. The tragedy unfolded in the jurisdiction of the Sumbal Police Station.

Police officials confirmed that they rushed to the site as soon as they received the report. Sana Yousaf’s body was immediately moved to PIMS Hospital for postmortem. An investigation is now underway, with law enforcement vowing to explore all aspects of the case.

A police spokesperson, “The murder took place inside the victim's home and appears to have been committed by someone she knew.” SHO Malik Asif of the Sumbal Police Station also confirmed this, stating that the suspect had posed as a familiar guest, suggesting a personal connection between the two.

TikToker Sana Yousaf was shot dead just hours after she posted a video on Instagram from Islamabad, further deepening the emotional weight of the tragedy for her followers and fans. The incident has sparked concern over the safety of influencers and public figures, especially young women, in Pakistan’s major cities.

Sana was living with her family in the G-13 sector and was known for her engaging short videos that had earned her a considerable following on social media.

Authorities say a formal FIR will soon be registered, and further updates will be shared with the media as the investigation progresses.