Sana Yousaf Case: Accused Umar Hayat Denies Confession in Court
Key takeaways
- The 22-year-old suspect, who is accused of brutally shooting and killing 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf inside her home, claimed that all allegations against him are entirely baseless.
- The trial formally commenced under Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka in Islamabad.
- When asked by Judge Majoka if he committed the crime, Umar Hayat—who is also a TikTok content creator hailing from Faisalabad—denied the allegations.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD — In a major development in the high-profile Sana Yousaf murder case, the prime accused, Umar Hayat, has formally refused to accept his initial confession, pleading not guilty during his indictment before a local court in the federal capital.
The 22-year-old suspect, who is accused of brutally shooting and killing 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf inside her home, claimed that all allegations against him are entirely baseless.
The trial formally commenced under Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka in Islamabad. During the indictment proceedings, the court read out the charges against Hayat, which include premeditated murder and the theft of the victim’s mobile phone—an act police allege was intended to destroy evidence of harassment.