Olga Domin flees Britain after daughter Sara Sharif's murder
- Sara Sharif was murdered in her home, having endured years of abuse.
- Her father and stepmother fled to Pakistan, taking her siblings with them.
- The children's grandfather is fighting against their return to the UK, emphasizing their safety in Pakistan.
In August 2023, Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl, was found dead in her family home in Woking, England, having suffered extreme physical abuse. Her father, Urfan Sharif, her stepmother Beinash Batool, and uncle Faisal Malik fled to Pakistan shortly after her death. British authorities launched a legal query regarding the welfare of Sara's five siblings, who were taken to Pakistan during the escape. Muhammad Sharif, the children's grandfather, has vowed to keep them in Pakistan, arguing that they are safer with him. The children, now wards of the court, cannot be removed without judicial consent, leading to a legal battle between Sharif and the Surrey County Council aimed at repatriating them to the UK for their safety. Following a trial, Urfan Sharif and Batool were convicted of murder in December 2023, which has heightened the urgency of the council's actions to bring the children back to England. The case has prompted discussions about the failures of child protective services that missed opportunities to safeguard Sara during her life, leading to widespread outrage over the systematic lapses in the authorities' duty of care.