The official spokesman of the Ministry for External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal deals with press briefing in Nový Dilli on Friday 1 August 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI
The Ministry of the External Affairs on Friday (August 1, 2025) confirmed that the Indian national execution of Nimisha Priya in Yemen was postponed and urged the public and the media to avoid unverified reports and misinformation in the case.
MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said that the government provides all possible assistance to Priy and its family and closely cooperates with local authorities and governments to solve the problem.
During the weekly briefing, spokesman Mea Randhir Jaiswal responded to the question or said: “This is a sensitive matter. In this case, the India government is expanding all possible help. As a result of our common efforts, the conviction has been postponed.
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The execution, originally scheduled for July 16, was postponed after diplomatic interventions and negotiations led by the Indian government. Mr. Jaiswal explained that the reports that claim that her death penalty was completely inverted is incorrect.
“We are also in touch with some friendly governments in this matter … The reports that claim that there have been a certain development are incorrect. Please wait for the update from us. We call on all parties to keep them away from misinformation,” he said.
Nimisha Priya, a 37 -year -old nurse from Kerala, was convicted in 2017 for the murder of her business partner Talal Abdo Mahdi. In November 2023 she was sentenced to death.
July 17 Mr. Jaiswal also noted that the Indian government appointed a lawyer who helps Priy’s family to navigate the complex legal process under Yemen’s law Sharia. The government also organized regular consular visits and continues to deal with local authorities and other nations to find a favorable solution.
“The Indian government extends all possible legal and consular support, including an attempt to ensure more time for the family to achieve a pleasant solution with the other party,” he said. Priya, a nurse from Kerala, faced a death penalty in Yemen after being convicted of murder. Her family and various organizations were looking for grace through diplomatic and legal channels.
Published – 1 August 2025 05:20 is
