Diplomatic and religious efforts win critical reprieve for Indian nurse
Yemeni authorities postponed 38-year-old Nimisha Priya execution postponed scheduled July 16 execution after combined diplomatic outreach and religious intervention. The reprieve gives officials and her family time to finalize a ‘blood money’ settlement—a legal means to commute her death sentence.
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Reprieve at Eleventh Hour
Yemen’s central prison in Sana’a officially delayed Nimisha’s execution, granting precious time for negotiations. India’s Ministry of External Affairs and diplomatic envoys coordinated with local authorities despite lacking formal ties with Houthi-ruled Sana’a.
Religious Leaders Mediate
Kerala-based Sunni scholar Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar engaged Yemeni Islamic leaders, urging the victim’s family to accept the Sharia law option of diya (blood money). Sufi figure Sheikh Habib Umar met with the victim’s kin in Dhamar, opening a path toward reconciliation .
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India Thankful, Kerala Welcomes Relief
Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and opposition leader V D Satheesan applauded the reprieve, crediting communal goodwill and the cleric’s involvement. Meanwhile, human rights worker Charmesh Sharma helped escalate the issue to New Delhi’s attention.
Next Steps: Blood Money or Pardon
Under Sharia, the victim’s family can commute the death sentence through diya. India raised over ₹58 lakh (~$70k) so far. Now, stakeholders await the family’s decision on accepting compensation—this reprieve gives them crucial time to conclude talks.
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