Details of the extent of Sara’s injuries have been detailed at London’s Old Bailey court, including claims from Batool that Sharif would beat his daughter badly. Sharif broke down when his lawyer, Naeem Mian, questioned him about beating Sara, who was home schooled, with a cricket bat. Forensic evidence shown to court included bundles of packaging tape and a white plastic carrier bag fashioned into a hood that could have been used on Sara’s head. The bag had packaging tape stuck to it as well as long, brown hairs that matched Sara’s DNA, the court was told. Sharif had previously accused Batool of being abusive toward him and preventing him from asking Sara about how she obtained her injuries.

Source: The Nation November 07, 2024 09:57 UTC