Who is Sara Sharif’s stepmother Beinash Batool?
BEINASH Batool has been in the headlines after cops wanted to bring him in for questioning over Sara Sharif’s death.
But who is Beinash and what do we know about her? Here’s everything you need to know.
Who is Beinash Batool?
Beinash Batool is the partner of Sara Sharif’s dad – Urfan Sharif.
The pair fled the UK the day before Sara, 10, was discovered dead at Sharif’s home in Woking, Surrey, on August 10.
Urfan and Batool left Britain with his brother Faisal Malik and five children aged between one and 13, before reportedly going into hiding.
Surrey Police want to question the trio over Sara’s death, with cops saying no one else is being sought in connection with her alleged murder.
Sources in Pakistan today reported that they surrendered to authorities in order to be allowed to return to the UK, following negotiations through a lawyer.
What has Beinash Batool said about Sara Sharif’s death?
A video emerged last week of Sharif and Batool reading a statement together about the horror.
Batool said her family “are willing to cooperate with the UK authorities and fight our case in court” – but moaned about the conditions they are living under.
She said: “Firstly, I would like to talk about Sara. Sara’s death was an incident. Our family in Pakistan are severely affected by all that is going on.”
Batool also said her family have gone into hiding as “everyone is scared for their safety.
She continued: “The kids are unable to attend school as they’re afraid to leave the house. No one is leaving the house.
“The groceries have run out and there is no food for the kids as the adults are unable to leave their homes out of fear for safety.”
It was the first time the pair surfaced since they disappeared to Pakistan.
Where is Beinash Batool now?
At the time of writing its believed Beinash is on the way back to Britain.
Along with Urgan she travelled on an Emirates flight today from Sialkot in the Punjab to Dubai.
The trio are expected to then head from Dubai to London Gatwick where they are due to land this evening.