Sara Sharif’s Tragic Death: Father Forced 10-Year-Old Daughter to Do Sit-Ups All Night
The heart-wrenching case of Sara Sharif, a British-Pakistani 10-year-old girl whose death sparked an international manhunt last year, continues to unfold in court. The disturbing details that have emerged paint a grim picture of the abuse Sara endured at the hands of her father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother, Beinash Batool.
According to reports from The Guardian, prosecutors revealed in court that Sara’s father forced her to do sit-ups all night as punishment for hiding his keys. This was just one instance of the relentless abuse Sara suffered, with her stepmother describing Sharif as a “psycho” who “beat the crap out of Sara”. Batool even went as far as covering Sara’s bruises with makeup and sunglasses to hide the abuse from teachers who were concerned about her well-being.
The trial, which includes Sharif, Batool, and Sharif’s brother Faisal Malik, alleges a violent “campaign of abuse” leading up to Sara’s tragic death in August 2023. The three are accused of killing Sara before fleeing to Pakistan, where Sharif called the police to confess to beating her too much. A handwritten note near Sara’s body indicated that Sharif did not intend to kill her but had lost control.
Evidence presented in court includes text messages from Batool to her sisters detailing the abuse Sara endured. The messages paint a harrowing picture of Sara being “literally beaten black” by her father, with Batool expressing fear that he would break her arms and legs. Photos of the house where Sara was found dead further illustrate the horror she experienced.
The messages also reveal Batool’s desperation to protect Sara from her abusive father. She described incidents where Sharif went “ballistic” and beat Sara to the point where she fainted. Batool expressed guilt and helplessness, stating that she could not forgive herself if something happened to Sara.
As the trial unfolds, jurors have been told that Sara was subjected to hooding, burning, biting, and more during the years of abuse she endured. The accuracy of the messages sent by Batool is under scrutiny, as they only reflect what she chose to disclose to her sisters.
The case of Sara Sharif serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic abuse and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals, especially children. As the trial continues, the quest for justice for Sara remains ongoing.
