Kerala Nurse Faces Yemen Death Row: Supreme Court Plea for Reprieve
A desperate plea has reached the Supreme Court of India, seeking urgent intervention to save Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse facing imminent execution in Yemen. Priya, convicted of murdering a Yemeni national in 2017, is scheduled for execution on July 16th.
The petition highlights the urgency of the situation, urging the apex court to direct the government to intensify diplomatic efforts to secure her release. It specifically calls for exploring the possibility of “blood money,” a traditional method of resolving such cases in some parts of the Middle East.
The Indian government has reportedly offered assistance to Priya, but the petition argues that more decisive action is needed to prevent her execution. The family’s hopes now rest on the Supreme Court’s intervention.
This case underscores the vulnerability of Indian citizens working abroad and the critical need for robust diplomatic protection in such situations. The outcome will have significant implications for the thousands of Indian nurses working in Yemen and other countries facing similar risks.
