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Express Tribune
an hour ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Wildlife officer shot in anti-poaching raid
A team from the Punjab Wildlife Department came under armed attack during an early morning anti-poaching operation near Toba Tharola in Rahim Yar Khan district, leaving one officer injured and damaging an official vehicle. The assailants, suspected of illegally hunting endangered wildlife, fled the scene. An FIR has been registered at Derawar police station. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by Senior Wildlife Ranger Usman Khan, the department received a tip-off about illegal hunting activity involving the endangered Chinkara deer. Acting on the intelligence, a team led by Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Mujahid Kaleem, along with Ranger Nadir Ali, driver Amjad Farooq and other staff, reached the area around 5:50am on Monday. The team intercepted a suspicious white vehicle believed to be involved in poaching. As officials attempted to stop the car, one of the suspects, identified as Tahir, allegedly opened fire on the officers. Wildlife Officer Muhammad Safdar sustained injuries to his face and eye due to shattered glass from the vehicle's window, while the other suspects also fired shots before escaping under the cover of darkness. The FIR includes charges under Section 324 (attempted murder), Section 427 (mischief causing damage), Section 186 (obstructing public servants), and Sections 148 and 149 (rioting and unlawful assembly) of the Pakistan Penal Code. Additionally, Section 12 of the Punjab Protected Areas Act 2020 (amended 2025), which prohibits unauthorised hunting in protected zones, has also been invoked. The complainant stated that he can identify the attackers.
Business Recorder
an hour ago
- General
- Business Recorder
Accused held in TikToker murder case
ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested the person who allegedly shot dead a 17-year-old TikToker, Sana Yousuf, at her residence in Sector G-13/1 on June 2. 'Police arrested the accused Umer Hayat from Faisalabad, who shot the young TikToker at her house at around 5 pm in the precinct of Sumbal police station,' said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi. He said that police nabbed the accused within 20 hours of the gory incident. He said that soon after the incident, a first information report (FIR) had been registered at the Sumbal police station against an unidentified man on the complaint of Sana's mother, Farzana Yousaf, under Section 302 (intentional murder) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The IGP stated that to apprehend the unknown killer, police formed seven separate teams and extensively utilised digital technology. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
12 hours ago
- General
- Express Tribune
TikToker Sana Yousaf murder case: Suspect arrested
Listen to article Islamabad police have reportedly arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf in the capital's Sector G-13. The murder occurred on Monday, when a masked assailant shot the young TikTok star. Within hours of the incident, the suspect was apprehended. Authorities also recovered the weapon used in the crime, as well as the victim's iPhone. The accused has reportedly confessed to the murder. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the Islamabad Police, stating, "Well done to Islamabad Police. The Sana Yousaf murder case was solved, the accused arrested, and the weapon recovered within 20 hours." CCTV footage of the alleged killer has also been retrieved. The footage shows the suspect leaving the scene of the crime. Sources indicate that the suspect appears to be young in the video. Sources indicate that the suspect appears to be young in the video. The suspect can be seen wearing a black T-shirt. The footage also shows the suspect fleeing the scene. Islamabad police registered a case under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code. NCSW condemns the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) has strongly condemned the murder of TikToker Sana Yousaf. In a statement, Ume-Laila Azhar, Chairperson of the NCSW, called the act "unacceptable" and stressed that it reflects the broader issue of patriarchal violence against women in society. "This heinous act is a clear reflection of the violence women face in a patriarchal society," Azhar said. "It is a stark reminder that more needs to be done to protect women from such atrocities." The NCSW has called for an immediate, transparent, and thorough investigation into the incident. "We demand that the authorities take swift action to bring the perpetrator to justice," Azhar added. The Chairperson further emphasised that the killer must be arrested, and the law must take its course. "We expect that the perpetrators will be held accountable to ensure justice for Sana and her family," Azhar said. Shahida Rehmani calls murder a wake-up call for society The Women's Parliamentary Caucus has strongly condemned the murder of social media influencer Sana Yousaf from Chitral. In a statement, Chairperson Shahida Rehmani expressed deep concern, calling the incident "shocking" and emphasising the broader societal implications. "Her murder is not only the end of a talented young woman's life but also a question mark on our collective conscience," said Rehmani. "Sana Yousaf was a girl who had positively made her mark, inspiring thousands of young people. Her brutal murder is deeply saddening." Rehmani further demanded immediate investigations into the incident, urging authorities to arrest the killer and provide justice to the victim's family. "The safety of women is a fundamental responsibility of the state," she said. "This tragic incident highlights that women, no matter how influential or talented, remain vulnerable." Earlier this year, another teenage social media user was killed in Quetta, Pakistan, when Anwar ul-Haq, who had recently returned from the US, confessed to shooting his daughter. Initially claiming she was killed by gunmen, he later admitted to the crime, citing her TikTok content, attire, and social activities as the reason. Authorities treated the incident as a possible honour killing case, and Haq's brother-in-law has also been arrested.
New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
17-year-old Pakistani social media influencer shot dead at home; suspect arrested
A teenage social media influencer in Pakistan was shot dead by a man at her home in Islamabad on Monday. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has been quoted as saying by a report that the main suspect in the case has been arrested. The 17-year-old Sana Yousaf from Upper Chitral was killed at close range by a man armed with a pistol The incident took place at her home in Sector G-13. According to reports, Sana was shot twice at point-blank range and she died on the spot. Sumbal police filed a FIR on Monday evening following a complaint lodged by Sana's mother, Farzana Yousaf, invoking Section 302 (intentional murder) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), the Dawn reported. Sana's mother was quoted as saying by the Dawn that the man with a pistol in his hand entered their house suddenly and 'shot straight at my daughter with the intention to kill'. She added that two shots struck Sana in her chest, injuring her severely. The girl was taken to a hospital but she had succumbed to her wounds, the FIR added. The mother described the suspect as having a 'smart appearance, moderate physique and height', and dressed in a black shirt and pants. She asserted that she and her sister-in-law, Lateefa Shah, were eyewitnesses to the incident and could identify the suspect if they saw him in person. The teenager was well-known for her social media activities, with nearly 800,000 followers on her TikTok account and almost 500,000 on her Instagram account.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Express Tribune
Two held in Manga Mandi rape case
Police claimed to have arrested two suspects in the gang-rape of a woman in Manga Mandi. The accused, identified as Babar and Sultan, were taken into custody from Shamkey Bhattian. According to initial investigations, the main accused Babar is the brother-in-law of the survivor. The suspects reportedly sexually assaulted the woman after luring her under false pretences. A case has been registered at Manga Mandi police station under relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. The SP Saddar Division, Dr Ghayur Ahmad Khan, stated that the survivor is being provided with complete legal and medical support. "This is a heinous crime, and those involved will be brought to justice without delay," he said.
