Crime
British man suspected in daughter's murder visits Pakistan
After Sarah's death, Irfan left the UK to join his family in Jhelum and went into hiding.
London: The ten-year-old Sarah Sharif's father, who was murdered in the UK has arrived in Pakistan amidst ongoing investigations.
According to sources, Sarah's father is a prime suspect in her murder, prompting agencies in the UK to establish contact with Pakistan.
The accused, Malik Irfan, who is linked to Jhelum, had married a Polish woman named Ola in the UK, resulting in the birth of a daughter and a son.
In 2017, Irfan divorced Ola and gained custody of both children.
Irfan, along with his second wife, Benish Batool.
The tragic incident of Sarah's murder occurred on August 10, 2023.
Just a day after the girl's death, Irfan left the UK to join his family in Jhelum and went into hiding.
Family members reportedly purchased tickets on August 9 to leave for Pakistan.
The FIA authorities have initiated a search operation with the assistance of local police to locate Malik Irfan.
Sources in Jhelum suggest that Irfan initially arrived with his family in the paternal region, but he is currently missing from his local residence.
Irfan's brother Imran mentioned to a British newspaper that the family had lost contact with him after he divorced Ola. When Irfan came to Jhelum, he initially met with family members, excluding his children, before disappearing.
Imran indicated that it is possible that Irfan and others may have gone to Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir, where Benish's parents reside.
Previously, it was reported that the three individuals who knew about Sarah Sharif's murder had booked one-way tickets to Pakistan and left the UK just a day before her body was discovered.
Sarah's body was found at their residence on August 10.
A local travel agent informed British media that those who knew about Sarah had contacted him to arrange tickets for five children and three adults.
British police have yet to release the names of these individuals.