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Killing of Usama Nadeem Satti

On 1 January 2021, 22-year-old Usama Nadeem Satti was shot dead by Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Squad personnel in Islamabad's G-10/4 area, prompting protests and a Joint Investigation Team probe that found he was killed by Islamabad capital police officials.

UNSOLVED2021

G-10/4, Islamabad, Pakistan

3 SOURCESUPDATED JUL 2026
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On the night between Friday and Saturday, 1 January 2021, Usama Nadeem Satti, a 22-year-old, was shot dead in the G-10/4 area of Islamabad, Pakistan. He was killed by personnel of Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

Following the shooting, Satti's family and a large number of students gathered to protest in front of the National Press Club. Demonstrators demanded that those responsible be punished, and Satti's parents publicly called on then-Prime Minister Imran Khan to ensure a fair investigation into their son's death.

A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) was subsequently convened to examine the circumstances of the killing. The JIT confirmed that Satti was killed by Islamabad capital police officials.

The case has been referenced in broader discussions of policing issues in Pakistan, and is listed among unsolved murders occurring from 2000 to the present.

Key facts

Victims
Usama Nadeem Satti
Date
2021
Location
G-10/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Case status
unsolved

Case timeline

  1. 2021-01-01

    Usama Nadeem Satti, 22, was shot dead by Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Squad personnel in the G-10/4 area of Islamabad, between Friday and Saturday night.

  2. 2021-01

    Satti's family and students protested in front of the National Press Club, demanding punishment of those responsible; his parents called on Prime Minister Imran Khan to ensure a fair investigation.

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  • Usama Nadeem Satti

    VICTIM

    22-year-old shot dead by Anti-Terrorism Squad personnel in Islamabad on 1 January 2021.

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Places

G-10/4, Islamabad, Pakistan

33.6844, 73.0479

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Common questions

What happened to the victim?
On 1 January 2021, 22-year-old Usama Nadeem Satti was shot dead by Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Squad personnel in Islamabad's G-10/4 area, prompting protests and a Joint Investigation Team probe that found he was killed by Islamabad capital police officials.
Where did the killing happen?
G-10/4, Islamabad, Pakistan.
What is the current status of the case?
Status: unsolved.
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Sources

  1. ENCYCLOPEDICKilling of Usama Nadeem SattiWikipedia · 2026-07-10
  2. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — The ConversationThe Conversation · 2026-07-10
  3. PRESSContemporaneous coverage — dawn.comdawn.com · 2026-07-10

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