Sara Sharif's killers have appeal to reduce sentences rejected
Briefly

The Court of Appeal has rejected the appeals of Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool, and Faisal Malik, sentenced for the brutal murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Urfan received 40 years while Beinash received 31 years for their roles in torturing and killing the girl. The appeal questioned whether the sentences were excessively lenient, especially in light of the brutal methods used. Despite the Solicitor General's recommendation for a whole life order, the judges refused to impose it, underscoring the severe nature of the case without resorting to the maximum penalty.
Sara Sharif's family received life sentences for her brutal murder; all appeal bids to reduce their sentences were rejected by the Court of Appeal.
The case was characterized by extreme cruelty, with Sara suffering multiple injuries—including broken bones and burns—highlighting the severe nature of the offences.
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