October 16th 2024.
Sara Sharif's tragic story has been making headlines as her father, taxi driver Urfan Sharif, along with her stepmother Beinash Batool and uncle Faisal Malik, are on trial for her murder. The 10-year-old girl's post-mortem examination revealed that she had suffered a staggering 71 recent injuries before her body was found in her home. The jury was told that these injuries were sustained over a prolonged period of time, leaving Sara with multiple and extensive wounds.
The severity of Sara's injuries was alarming, as the examination showed that she had 10 spinal fractures, broken collar bones, shoulder blades, arms, hands, fingers, and ribs. Additionally, she had burn marks from an iron and six bite marks on her body. It was a heartbreaking and disturbing discovery, especially knowing that these injuries were inflicted on a young and innocent child.
Sara's father, Urfan Sharif, is accused of her murder along with her stepmother and uncle. The court heard that Sara's body was found in a bunk bed in her home in Woking, Surrey, on August 10th, 2023, after her father called from Pakistan, admitting to "beating her up too much" for being "naughty." It was also revealed that Sara had passed away two days before her body was discovered, and her father and stepmother had booked a flight out of the country within hours of her death.
The post-mortem examination provided by forensic pathologist Dr. Nathaniel Cary revealed the extent of Sara's injuries. He testified that she had suffered from "repetitive blunt trauma" and "blunt impact or solid pressure" which resulted in 71 distinguishable injuries. However, Dr. Cary mentioned that this number could be even higher as many of the injuries were grouped together. These injuries were not only external but also internal, with bleeding on her brain, multiple bruises on her lungs, and skeletal injuries.
Dr. Cary spent three hours examining Sara's body and presented his findings to the court on August 15th, 2023. The examination showed that Sara was of average height and weight for a child her age but was towards the lower end of the spectrum. It was also determined that her death was not caused by any natural diseases or drugs.
Among the numerous injuries, both recent and older, were scars, bruises, and burns all over Sara's body. The forensic pathologist noted that some of the injuries were caused by a sharp or semi-sharp object. The examination also revealed a puncture wound on Sara's forehead, bruises and grazes on her head and face, and a deep graze on her nose. She also had a deep tissue loss on her ring finger, which Dr. Cary described as "neatly cut."
The court also heard that Sara had been trying to conceal some of her injuries by wearing a hijab to school. It was a heartbreaking revelation that a young girl had to resort to such measures to hide the abuse she was facing at home.
Furthermore, the examination showed intense bruising around Sara's neck, chest, and shoulders, which were caused by "blunt impact or solid pressure." There were also ulcers on her buttocks and ankles, as well as linear red marks on her legs. The pathologist also called in a forensic odontologist to analyze the probable bite marks on Sara's body, but Batool refused to provide a dental cast to the police.
The court also heard that Sara had suffered from an iron burn and scalding from hot water. Traces of her blood were found on the kitchen floor, a vacuum cleaner, and a cricket bat during the police search of the family home.
The defendants have denied the charges of murder and causing or allowing the death of a child. Their trial continues, and the truth behind Sara's tragic death is slowly coming to light. It is a heartbreaking and harrowing case, and we can only hope that justice will be served for little Sara.
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