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USA Today
36 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
TikToker Sana Yousuf shot dead, man arrested in case of 'repeated rejections'
TikToker Sana Yousuf shot dead, man arrested in case of 'repeated rejections' Show Caption Hide Caption TikTok influencer Valeria Marquez shot while livestreaming in Mexico A man fatally shot a 23-year-old Mexican TikTok influencer, Valeria Marquez, while she was livestreaming. A 17-year-old social media influencer was killed in Pakistan after she repeatedly rejected a man's advances, authorities said. Sana Yousuf, who had recently celebrated her birthday on May 29, was shot dead by an unidentified man around 5 p.m. on June 2 at her home in Islamabad in front of her mother and aunt, Islamabad Police said. A day after the incident sent shockwaves across the country, Islamabad Police arrested the main suspect, Umar Hayat, a 22-year-old man from Faisalabad, a city about 200 miles from the capital of Islamabad. Police said the suspect had only done his matriculation, equivalent to high school in the U.S., and belonged to a lower-middle-income family, with 'no source of income." Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in a post on X, said the accused has confessed to the murder and that the weapon had been recovered. Sana Yousuf's murder a case of 'repeated rejections' Islamabad Inspector General (IG) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, in a press conference on May 3, said the incident was a case of 'repeated rejections." 'A monster, cold-blooded murderer is now in the law's grip,' IG Rizvi said during the press conference, noting the suspect had tried to contact Sana repeatedly and was being 'rejected by her again and again." The police chief said the culprit wanted to 'become friends' with the social media influencer and had made repeated attempts to make connections with her. He even reached her home on her birthday on May 29 and "tried to meet her for seven to eight hours but failed.' 'First, it was a cellular rejection. Now, it was a physical mode of rejection," Rizvi said. On the day of the murder, the suspect made a similar attempt for the same amount of time to meet Sana but was unsuccessful, according to Rizvi. After receiving multiple rejections and no response from Sana, the suspect then forcefully entered her home and shot her. Police said the suspect had planned the murder, and Samaa News reported he parked his motorcycle near Sana's house and fled the scene on it after committing the crime. CCTV footage shows what appears to be the suspect running away from the location on foot. According to a First Information Report lodged by the victim's mother, Farzana Yousuf, the suspect entered their home suddenly with a pistol around 5 p.m. on June 2 and fired point blank at Sana, local media outlet Dawn reported. Two bullets struck Sana in her chest, severely injuring her. While she was rushed to a hospital, she could not be revived and succumbed to her wounds. 'It was a blind murder' Rizvi termed the murder a 'very challenging case,' adding that multiple raids were conducted in a bid to nab the suspect, including three in Islamabad and eight others in other cities. 'It was a blind murder; there were no leads, and things were not clear," Rizvi said. "Attempts were made to give the incident another angle, even though the aim of taking the mobile was to wipe out the clues." Police claim the suspect had taken Sana's mobile phone with him to delete evidence. The phone and the murder weapon were recovered during the police's investigation. Rizvi said he appreciated members of the social, electronic and print media, highlighting 'many leads' came from journalists who 'offered their services in analyzing social media." Who is Sana Yousuf? How many followers did she have? Sana Yousuf was a medical student and popular TikTok creator from Chitral, in Pakistan's north, according to Dawn News. The teenager had a million followers on TikTok and more than 500,000 followers on Instagram, and she was well-known for her social media posts. A quick scroll through her social media accounts shows the young girl living life to the fullest and sharing beauty, fashion and food-related content. The last video on her account was posted hours before her murder, in which she was seen cutting a cake for her birthday. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Anna University sexual assault convict jailed for 30 years
A local court in Chennai on Monday sentenced a 37-year-old man, convicted for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old student of Anna University last year, to 30 years in prison without remission. Mahila court judge M Rajalakshmi pronounced the sentence in respect of each of the 11 charges proved by the prosecution and said the sentences will run concurrently. 'He will not be entitled to any privileges or early release,' public prosecutor Mary Jeyanthi told reporters after the verdict. 'His phone is the weapon of this case,' Jeyanthi said. 'We submitted to the court a report from the forensic science lab which had analysed his phone activities on the day of the crime and concluded that he put his phone on flight mode. An official from his network provider testified in court that he received no calls post 6.29pm on December 23 until he received an SMS at 8.58pm clearly stating his phone was in airplane mode during this time.' Earlier on Wednesday, she convicted Gnanasekaran finding him guilty of charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. In December 2024, Gnanasekaran, who worked as a vendor near the university, broke into the campus and assaulted the student. The First Information Report in the case said that Gnanasekaran forced the student to perform 'sexual acts'. The student told police that Gnanasekaran emerged from behind after having recorded a video of her with her friend on his mobile phone. He threatened to leak the video and send it to her father and the college authorities. Gnanasekaran threatened and first physically assaulted the student's friend, a third-year student. The student urged Gnanasekaran not to leak the video. Gnanasekaran took her friend away, asking her to wait at the same place. He then took the 19-year-old to a secluded spot about 200 metres away and sexually assaulted her. Gnanasekaran also took photos of her ID card and father's number and asked her to keep meeting him, failing which he said he would release her videos. Gnanasekaran was arrested on December 24 last year. However, the FIR of the case was downloaded from the CCTNS website of Tamil Nadu police and broadcast by certain sections of the media which created a furore. Later, the Madras high court transferred the investigation of the case to a special investigation team, which also probed the FIR leak. The SIT filed a charge sheet in February before a magistrate court. Thereafter, the case was transferred to the Mahila Court. The judge, while convicting Gnanasekaran, said that he sought a lenient sentence claiming he was the sole bread-winner of the family and prosecution objected to it and sought maximum punishment. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which was under fire over Gnanasekaran's alleged links with it, hailed the speedy verdict within five months, saying it showed the government's commitment to protecting women. DMK leader RS Bharathi said Gnanasekaran was arrested within 24 hours after the crime was reported, a charge sheet was filed within 60 days on February 24 and the police gathered strong evidence and the court found the accused guilty within five months. He said the government will not tolerate crimes against women. Opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Edappadi Palaniswami said its state-wide protests led to the speedy conviction in the case. He added that some important questions remained unanswered and vowed to ensure that others involved in the crime were also punished. The AIADMK campaigned for justice in the case, asking: 'Who is that, Sir?' In her complaint to the police, the student said that Gnanasekaran spoke to someone over the phone, addressing him as 'sir' and pretending to take instructions from him. Chennai police chief, A Arun, clarified that Gnanasekaran had put his phone on airplane mode and pretended to speak to someone, referring to him as 'sir' to intimidate the student. He said there was no other suspect in the case. The AIADMK continued the 'sir campaign' and brought placards to the state assembly asking: 'Who is that, sir?' The AIADMK maintained Gnanasekaran was linked with the DMK, citing his photos posing with DMK ministers. Chief minister MK Stalin clarified that Gnanasekaran was a DMK supporter but not a member and promised justice in the case. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai, who whipped himself six times to protest against the assault, accused the Tamil Nadu police of leaking the student's identity. He released pictures of the accused posing with deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and minister M Subramanian. He called Gnanasekaran a repeat offender and a DMK functionary. The DMK denied the claim, saying anyone can click a picture with government functionaries. AIADMK and BJP workers, including former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, protested outside the campus and district collectorates. The assault forced Anna University to deploy more security personnel and CCTVs on campus to strengthen security. The police and the university also conducted a joint security audit. The Madras high court took a suo motu cognisance of the case and directed the state government to pay ₹25 lakh compensation to the 19-year-old student and Anna University to sponsor her education for failing to ensure her safety. It also appointed an all-women Special Investigation Team to probe the assault.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Bengaluru pub co-owned by Virat Kohli booked for lacking ‘smoking zone'
Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli-owned One8 Commune pub in Bengaluru is facing legal trouble again, with the Cubbon Park police registering a suo motu case againsts the establishment for violating the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). The case was filed under sections 4 and 21 of COTPA for failing to provide a designated smoking area within the premises. In connection with World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31, the Bengaluru police had recently carried out an awareness and enforcement campaign across the city. This is not the first time the pub has faced scrutiny. In July last year, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against it for operating beyond permissible hours. As per the FIR, on July 6, 2024, One8 Commune pub was found operating at 1.20 am, although there is a rule that such establishments cannot operate beyond 1 am. Based on a complaint then, the Cubbon Park police station registered an FIR against the pub's manager under section 103 (penalty for contravention of Order 31) of the Karnataka Police Act. Order 31 deals with the power to make orders to regulate traffic and preserve order in public places. Similar action was taken against three other pubs at the time. In December last year, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued a notice against the pub for running without a mandatory No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire Department.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
KEM Hospital's forensic medicine dept's head booked for molesting colleague's wife, 2 minor daughters
The Mumbai police Sunday booked the head of the forensic medicine department in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-run KEM Hospital for allegedly molesting his colleague's wife, who is also a doctor, and their two minor daughters. According to the police, though the FIR against the head of the department or HOD was filed Sunday, the alleged incident is from 2015. The Bhoiwada police booked the head of the hospital's forensic medicine department under sections 74 (criminal force against a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty), 352 (intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace), and 351(2)(criminal intimidation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. An officer said a written complaint in this matter was earlier filed with the Bhoiwada Police Station. After due verification, the police registered the First Information Report, and said they are recording the statements of individuals linked to the alleged incident. As per the police complaint, the accused also allegedly abused and threatened the complainant doctor's husband. He also allegedly molested their two daughters, aged 15 and nine years, sources said. The complainant's husband, who is a forensic medicine and toxicology department professor at KEM Hospital, was suspended around a month ago after six women doctors filed a complaint of sexual harassment against him. These women had filed a complaint with the current accused HOD, and the dean of the hospital.
Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Karnataka: Lokayukta conducts raids on officials, engineers of various departments in Belagavi
Lokayukta on Saturday conducted raids on officials and engineers of various departments in Karnataka's Belagavi. This comes after an raid on January 31 that included Sub-Registrar of Anagol in the district Sachin Munded and veterinary doctor Sanjay Durgannanavar. Lokayukta Superintendent of Police Hanumantaraya-led team had raided in three locations, namely Anigol, Bellad Bagewadi and Harugeri. Raids were conducted at several properties from Raibag Taluk. Both officials were under investigation for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income, reports said. Manded was under scrutiny over allegations of illegal wealth accumulation. Likewise, Sanjay Annappa Durgannavar, a Veterinary Inspector with the Veterinary Department, was subjected to a raid at his residence in Raibag Taluk. Lokayukta officials were examining documents at both residences in an effort to uncover evidence of corruption. Following the Enforcement Directorate's action in the MUDA scam involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, State BJP President BY Vijayendra had hailed it as a 'major victory', stating that the ED investigation revealed "significant corruption" linked to the Chief Minister. The ED attached 142 immovable properties worth ₹ 300 crore in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others. The ED's Bangalore Zonal Office carried out the attachment under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. According to the ED, the properties are registered under the names of various individuals operating as real estate businessmen and agents. It had launched its investigation based on a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Lokayukta Police in Mysuru, invoking various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, against Siddaramaiah and others. Additionally, a Special Court in Bengaluru directed the Karnataka Lokayukta to investigate Siddaramaiah over allegations of irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites valued at ₹ 56 crore to his wife, Parvathi, by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority. According to reports, Siddaramaiah is accused of leveraging his political influence to secure compensation in the form of 14 sites in his wife BM Parvathi's name, in exchange for three acres and 16 guntas of land acquired by MUDA. The land was originally acquired by MUDA for ₹ 3,24,700, while the compensation, 14 sites located in a prime locality, is estimated to be worth approximately ₹ 56 crore.
