Addressing media queries regarding the case of Nimisha Priya, who has been sentenced in Yemen, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We are aware of the sentencing of Nimisha Priya in Yemen. We understand that her family is exploring relevant options. The government is extending all possible help in the matter.”
Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi has approved the death penalty for Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was convicted of killing Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi in July 2017. Her execution is reportedly scheduled to take place within a month.
