In the ongoing trial concerning the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, her stepmother, Beinash Batool, was described in court as having been ‘possessed’ and acting under the influence of alleged black magic. Sara’s body, discovered in August 2023, had multiple injuries indicative of severe abuse. Her father, Urfan Sharif, testified that Batool was the primary abuser, further claiming he had falsely confessed to protect her. The court examined chilling evidence, including videos highlighting Batool’s perceived abusive behavior. All three accused, including Batool and Sara’s uncle Faisal Malik, deny the charges of murder and child endangerment.