Bio

Muhammad Yousaf was born in Gujranwala, Pakistan, into a family headed by his father, Muhammad Sharif. Little is known about his early childhood or education. However, it is confirmed that he pursued studies in mechanical engineering. He graduated with a diploma in this field. Muhammad Yousaf was reported to be unmarried and lived in a rented house in Adalat Nagar, Sialkot.

Before moving to Sialkot, Yousaf had lived in Bahrain. His life took a darker turn when he began targeting elderly women. He approached them under the pretense of offering financial help, often related to government assistance programs designed for low-income families. His method involved tricking these vulnerable women into accompanying him to isolated areas.

This behavior led to a series of violent crimes. Muhammad Yousaf was known to have committed robberies as well. The areas affected included Cantt, Ugoki, Kotwali, Motrah, and Sadder Sialkot police limits. His actions caused fear within the community, prompting increased police presence to address the spate of crimes against elderly women in the region.

Yousaf's criminal activity escalated over a period of time, resulting in multiple charges against him. He was arrested on September 21, 2010. The police apprehended him while he was attempting to take an elderly woman away on his motorcycle. His case drew widespread attention due to the number of victims and the nature of his crimes.

Murder Story

Muhammad Yousaf was identified as a serial killer in Sialkot District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. He committed a series of murders between June and September 2010. His victims were primarily elderly women, aged between 65 and 75 years. The method he used for his crimes included bludgeoning the women with bricks, stones, or blunt weapons, as well as strangulation.

Yousaf would often approach these women under the pretense of offering help, particularly claiming he could assist them in getting financial support from government programs like the Benazir Income Support Programme. Once he gained their trust, he would abduct them, take them to secluded areas, and kill them.

He was arrested on September 21, 2010, when police found him attempting to take another elderly woman on his motorcycle. Following his capture, authorities linked him to the murders of at least 13 women, with some reports indicating he might have killed more. The investigation revealed that he had also committed numerous robberies in the area, with a total of 22 reported robbery cases connected to him.

On June 15, 2011, Yousaf was sentenced to death by District and Sessions Judge Manzoor Hussain Dogar. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 700,000. Although he was convicted in one case, he faced multiple charges for other murders.