The father of a 10-year-old girl in England confessed to killing his daughter before fleeing to Pakistan, according to prosecutors. Urfan Sharif, along with his partner Beinash Batool and brother Faisal Malik, are facing allegations of murdering Sara Sharif. The prosecutors mentioned that all three defendants were involved in a pattern of abuse against Sara leading up to her tragic death.
Sara’s body was discovered with multiple injuries, including bruises, burns, and fractures, under a blanket in a bunk bed at their home in Woking. A post-mortem examination revealed that the child died due to unnatural causes. The family members fled to Islamabad, Pakistan, after Sara’s death but were located and sent back to the UK by Pakistani authorities. They were subsequently arrested upon arrival in London and have been in custody awaiting trial.
During the trial, it was revealed that Urfan Sharif called UK police from Pakistan to confess to killing his daughter, claiming it was a form of punishment that went too far. The suspects have been trying to shift blame onto each other, with Sharif stating that Batool was responsible for Sara’s death and that he falsely confessed to protect her.
Evidence presented in court included a recorded phone call discussing travel plans to Islamabad on the day Sara was believed to have been killed. The trial is ongoing and is expected to continue until December. The suspects deny the charges of murder and causing or allowing Sara’s death.
This tragic case highlights the importance of addressing and preventing domestic abuse and violence within families. It serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of such actions and the need for justice to be served in cases of child abuse and murder.