'I hid Sara Sharif's family during international police hunt'

In a quiet village in eastern Pakistan, a man named Rasikh Munir has come forward to share a remarkable story about how he helped hide a family for over four weeks during a major police search. This family was being sought after the tragic death of a young girl named Sara Sharif. Sara, only 10 years old, was found dead in her home in Woking, Surrey, England. Just a day before her body was discovered, her family, including her father Urfan Sharif, stepmother Beinash Batool, and uncle Faisal Malik, had flown to Pakistan. The police were eager to speak with them regarding the circumstances surrounding Sara's death, and they launched a high-profile search across Pakistan. Rasikh Munir, who is a relative of Urfan, claims he helped the family hide because he believed they were innocent. He recounted how the family stayed with him for several weeks, and during that time, they had to be extremely cautious. When the police came to search his home at night, the family would hide in nearby corn fields. Rasikh even took them out for ice cream and haircuts while the police were actively searching for them. He described how the younger children were frightened and confused, not fully understanding the gravity of the situation. They had very few belongings with them, and Rasikh wanted to ensure their safety, especially for the younger ones who were scared. He fondly remembered Sara as a sweet girl who had visited his home in the past. As the police search intensified, Rasikh said the family made the decision to return to England. They reached out to a lawyer and the police in Surrey to inform them of their plans to come back. Rasikh even assisted them in booking their flights. However, upon their arrival at Gatwick Airport, they were arrested on charges related to Sara's murder. The BBC has been closely following this story, raising numerous questions about the events that transpired surrounding Sara and her family. The police in Pakistan had been searching for the family but were unable to locate them at Rasikh's residence. Eventually, the police discovered Sara's siblings at their grandfather's home, prompting the family to leave Pakistan. Rasikh Munir maintains that he did nothing wrong by helping the family. He felt a sense of compassion for them and wanted to protect the children. He firmly believes that those responsible for Sara's tragic death should face justice. The situation remains complex, and the future of Sara's siblings is still uncertain as they navigate the aftermath of these events.