On July 25, 2025, Sumeera Rajput, a popular TikTok influencer with over 58,000 followers and more than a million likes, was found dead at her home in Ghotki’s Bago Wah area, Sindh, sending shockwaves through her community and fans. The incident has sparked a police investigation amid serious allegations of foul play.

Rajput’s 15-year-old daughter claims her mother was poisoned by individuals pressuring her into a forced marriage. District Police Officer Anwar Shaikh confirmed that two suspects are in custody, with the investigation exploring multiple leads. According to Shaikh, the daughter alleged that the suspects administered poisonous tablets to Rajput, leading to her death. A post-mortem conducted at a local hospital, overseen by Medical Superintendent Dr. Sarwanand, revealed no signs of physical violence, lending credence to the poisoning theory. Samples from the autopsy are currently under laboratory analysis to determine the precise cause of death. No First Information Report (FIR) has been filed yet, but authorities are actively pursuing the case.

The circumstances surrounding Rajput’s death remain unclear, with Shaikh noting that the motive is still unknown but foul play is a key focus of the investigation. This tragedy follows a disturbing trend of violence against female social media influencers in Pakistan. In June 2025, 17-year-old TikToker Sana Yousaf, with 740,000 followers, was fatally shot in Islamabad. The suspect, Umar Hayat, was apprehended within 20 hours, highlighting the growing risks faced by content creators.

Rajput’s significant online presence amplified her influence, and her death has triggered an outpouring of grief on platforms like X, where fans posted sentiments such as, “Another TikToker lost to violence—justice for Sumeera!” These reactions underscore broader concerns about the safety of women in Pakistan’s expanding digital landscape, particularly in the face of societal pressures like forced marriages.

As the investigation continues, authorities are under pressure to deliver answers and justice. Rajput’s case highlights the vulnerabilities of social media influencers, especially women, in navigating fame amid cultural and gender-based challenges in Pakistan.