In a significant development regarding the tragic death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif in Woking, British authorities have revealed that her father, Urfan Sharif, stepmother Beinash Batool, and uncle Faisal Malik, are returning to the UK from Pakistan. The three adults have been the subject of an international manhunt following Sara’s untimely demise. British officers launched a murder investigation upon discovering Sara’s body, which revealed she had sustained multiple and extensive injuries.
Since the discovery of Sara’s lifeless body in her Woking home on August 10, detectives from the Surrey Police and Sussex Police Major Crime Team have tirelessly led the murder investigation. With the goal of establishing the truth behind Sara’s tragic death, the investigation has taken a global dimension, prompting an international manhunt for her father, stepmother, and uncle.
A recent court hearing in Pakistan has led to a ruling that the five children in question, including Sara’s siblings, will be placed in a Pakistani government childcare facility. Detective Superintendent Mark Chapman asserts that the safety and welfare of the children have been a priority for the investigative team. Collaborating with their partners, the authorities are determined to ensure the continued well-being of these children.
Despite the development of locating the children and securing their welfare, the investigation remains ongoing. British detectives are keen to speak with Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool, and Faisal Malik as part of their inquiries into Sara’s death. The authorities hope that their cooperation and statement will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Beinash Batool, in a video shared with Sky News, expressed the family’s willingness to cooperate with British authorities and fight their case in court. She highlighted the severe impact on their family in Pakistan due to the ongoing investigations, including the shortage of groceries and lack of food for the children. Ms. Batool also denied allegations that Sara’s fall downstairs was the cause of her death and refuted claims made in certain Pakistani media outlets.
Sara’s parents, Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool, separated in 2015, and a family court ruled in 2019 that Sara and her older brother should reside with their father. Despite retaining equal visitation rights to her children, Ms. Sharif has faced increasing difficulties in upholding those rights over time.
