Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya Sentenced to Death in Yemen: India Assures ‘All Possible Help’

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya faces a death sentence in Yemen. Her family and the Indian government are making efforts, including negotiations for blood money, to secure her release.

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya sentenced to death in Yemen: In a heartbreaking case that has drawn international attention, a Kerala nurse, Nimisha Priya, is condemned to death by a Yemeni court for murdering a Yemeni citizen, Talal Abdo Mahdi. The Indian government and her family are working tirelessly to explore all possible legal and humanitarian options for saving her life, including negotiations for a blood money settlement under Yemen’s Shariah law.

What Led to Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya’s Conviction?

The case occurred in 2018 when Nimisha Priya was accused of killing Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi. Reports state that their business partnership to set up a clinic in 2015 turned bad.

Mahdi allegedly tortured and abused Priya, taking her passport and telling everyone that he was her husband. Priya gave Mahdi sedatives so that she could retrieve her passport, but she overdosed and killed Mahdi.

India’s Efforts to Save Nimisha Priya

The Ministry of External Affairs assured that it was providing “all possible help” to ensure the release of this young girl. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We know that the family of Priya is looking for relevant options. The government is extending all possible help in this matter.”

Blood Money Settlement Discussions of the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council along with Nimisha’s family with the victim family. Under the Shariah laws of Yemen, there is something known as a blood money set-up where they are allowed not to give an actual death penalty for the monetary settlement. With that in consideration, Nimisha’s mother traveled all the way to the Sana’a capital city of Yemen herself, making direct negotiations happen.

Despite raising $40,000 (approx. ₹34.2 lakh), talks broke down in September 2023, as the lawyer hired by the Indian Embassy sought more money.

Support for Nimisha Priya’s Release

The case has rallied support across political lines. Nenmara MLA K Babu stated,

“We worked tirelessly to save Nimisha Priya’s life. Along with the Action Council, leaders from various parties joined hands in this effort.”

The Action Council, comprising NRI social workers, continues to raise funds and advocate for her release.

The case is a good example of challenges Indian citizens undergo abroad, especially the foreign legal system. The incident of Nimisha Priya demonstrates the urgent necessity for strong legal and diplomatic responses for Indians who are in a state of need abroad.

As the efforts to save Nimisha Priya intensify, her family and supporters hope for a breakthrough in negotiations. The involvement of the Indian government shows that it is serious about protecting its citizens abroad.

Will Nimisha Priya get a second chance at life? The world watches closely as the drama unfolds in Yemen’s legal and humanitarian corridors.

FAQs

What is the Indian government doing for Nimisha Priya?
The Indian government is providing diplomatic and legal support to explore options for her release.

What is the current status of Nimisha Priya’s case?
Nimisha Priya has been sentenced to death, but negotiations for blood money are ongoing to secure her release.

What is blood money under Shariah law?
Blood money is financial compensation paid to the victim’s family in exchange for waiving a death penalty.

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