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Sara Sharif’s Father and Stepmother Sentenced to Life for Her Murder
Irfan Sharif and wife Benish Batool sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Sharif to serve at least 40 years, Batool 33 years minimum.
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by News Desk
2024-12-17
Sara Sharif’s Father and Stepmother Sentenced to Life for Her Murder

A British court has sentenced Irfan Sharif, the father of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, and his wife, Benish Batool, to life imprisonment for the tragic murder of their young daughter. The court handed down the sentences following a harrowing trial where details of the abuse and violence inflicted on Sara were revealed.

Irfan Sharif was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 40 years to be served before any consideration for parole. Benish Batool, his wife, received a slightly lesser sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum of 33 years to be served. The court made it clear that there would be no guarantee of release after the minimum sentence, as parole decisions would be made only after that period.

Faisal Malik, the victim’s uncle, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his involvement in the crime.

The murder took place in August 2023, when the body of Sara Sharif was discovered in her home in Woking, England. Authorities were shocked when it emerged that the family had fled to Pakistan just hours before the discovery of the body. Irfan Sharif had called emergency services from Pakistan, reporting his daughter’s death.

After an international manhunt, British authorities worked with Pakistan to secure the arrest of the three suspects. Sharif, Batool, and Malik were apprehended upon their return to the UK a month later.

During the court proceedings, Irfan Sharif admitted to inflicting severe injuries on his daughter, including using a metal rod, cricket bat, and mobile phone to beat her. His actions, along with Batool’s complicity in the abuse, led to Sara’s death, as confirmed by forensic evidence presented during the trial.

The case has sparked outrage across the UK, with many expressing their shock and grief at the brutal murder of a young child. The court's sentencing is seen as a significant step toward justice for Sara Sharif, but it also serves as a tragic reminder of the horrors some children face at the hands of those who should protect them.
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