Sara Sharif tortured for years before tragic death in Woking home

Sara Sharif was a ten-year-old girl who suffered extreme abuse at the hands of her father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother, Beinash Batool, over a two-year period. She was found dead on August 10 in a bunkbed at her home in Woking, Surrey, after Urfan Sharif called police from Pakistan claiming he had beaten her but had done it 'too much.' Her tragic situation stemmed from a custody battle, where she was placed with her father after living with her Polish mother, Olga Sharif. During the trial, details emerged about the horrific treatment Sara endured. Evidence showed that she had been hooded, burned, and beaten, while her living conditions were akin to a nightmare. Sara attempted to reach out for love and acceptance when she even wrote a sickening letter to her parents begging for forgiveness for being rude, indicating she felt responsible for her abuse. This highlights the severe psychological implications the abuse had on her. An undated letter to her father expressed love and gratitude for weekend care, while her diary illustrated her dream of being a fairy tale princess, contrasting sharply with the reality of her existence. It was revealed that Beinash Batool played a significant role in perpetuating the abuse, frequently notifying Urfan Sharif to intervene when Sara acted out, aware of the potential consequences. Despite numerous signs of distress including visible bruises, Batool rejected inquiries from teachers and authorities who attempted to investigate Sara’s well-being. This complicity in the abuse suggests a systemic failure, as beneficial intervention was consistently met with denial. Sadly, Sara’s story is a tragic example of child abuse that leads to fatal outcomes, demonstrating the dire need for awareness and preventative measures for similar cases in the future.