17-year-old TikTok star shot dead in Islamabad
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A 17-year-old Tiktoker, Sana Yousaf, was shot and killed in Islamabad's G-13 Sector, within the jurisdiction of the Sumbal police station on Monday.
According to police sources, Sana was shot at close range inside her home by an unidentified assailant. The killer reportedly entered the house and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Hailing from Chitral, Sana was a populer TikTok star. Her body has been transferred to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a post-mortem examination. The police are currently investigating the incident but have not yet been able to apprehend the suspect.
According to police sources, the suspect may have been a guest at the victim's house at the time of the murder. "The suspect entered the house, fired multiple shots, and then fled the scene," said police.
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