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Father, 42, Admits Killing 10-Year-Old Sara Sharif in 999 Call from Pakistan, Court Hears

Oct 14, 2024, 12:29 PM

Urfan Sharif, 42, the father of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, appeared at the Old Bailey court today, charged with her murder. Prosecutors told the court that Sharif called 999 from Pakistan and admitted he had killed his daughter at their home in Woking, Surrey, stating "I've killed my daughter" and "I legally punished her, and she died." He also allegedly said, "I beat her up too much" and that she was "naughty." Sara was found dead in her bed, with a note next to her body saying "I lost it." Sharif had fled to Pakistan along with his wife, Beinash Batool, 30, and brother, Faisal Malik, following Sara's death. The three defendants are being held in custody while the trial continues.