London: In a somber and perplexing case, the father of Sara Sharif, the 10-year-old found dead at her home in Woking, Surrey, on August 10, is now claiming that his daughter's tragic demise was an accident, according to her grandfather.
Post-mortem examinations have uncovered "multiple and extensive injuries" in Sara's case, leaving investigators deeply concerned. While the exact cause of her death remains undetermined, it has been described as "likely to be unnatural" by authorities, adding to the mystery.
UK police are eager to question Sara's father, Urfan Sharif, along with his partner, Beinash Batool, and his brother, Faisal Shahzad Malik. Intriguingly, the family left for Pakistan with their five children on the day before Sara's lifeless body was discovered.
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Despite the ongoing investigation, Pakistani authorities have been unable to locate the family for several weeks. It is known that they arrived at Islamabad International Airport on August 10, later traveling to Jhelum, where they stayed briefly, before spending a few hours in the village of Domeli, and departing on August 13.
Sara's grandfather, Mohammed Sharif, revealed that he met his son while Urfan was in Jhelum, their shared hometown. Regarding Sara's tragic end, he stated, "It was an accident," but did not provide further details. When questioned about Urfan's decision to fly to Pakistan in light of his daughter's accident, he cited fear and trauma as motivating factors.
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Expressing sorrow over Sara's passing, Mohammed Sharif described his granddaughter as "a very lovely granddaughter" and urged his son and family to return to the UK to face the ongoing case. He emphasized the importance of addressing the questions surrounding Sara's death rather than staying in hiding.
Last month, Pakistani authorities detained Imran Sharif, Sara's uncle, who reportedly made a statement to the police. According to reports, he explained, "Beinash was home with the children. Sara fell down the stairs and broke her neck. Beinash panicked and phoned Urfan."
Members of the Sharif family in Jhelum have faced their share of legal challenges, including allegations of unlawful detention of several of Urfan's brothers and brothers-in-law. Mohammed Sharif expressed the family's fear of police involvement and the complex situation they currently find themselves in.
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As the mystery surrounding Sara Sharif's tragic death deepens, the family's enigmatic trip to Pakistan and their ongoing legal situation remain a topic of intense scrutiny and concern. Authorities in both the UK and Pakistan continue their investigations, hoping to uncover the truth behind the young girl's untimely passing.