Nimisha Priya’s Execution Postponed in Yemen Amid Blood Money Talks
In a significant development, the execution of Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse imprisoned in Sana’a Central Prison, Yemen, has been deferred, as confirmed by jail authorities
Kerala Nurse Case: Yemen’s Sana’a Central Prison authorities announced the postponement of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution, originally set for July 16. . The delay stems from ongoing, unresolved negotiations over “diya” (blood money), offering a glimmer of hope for her survival under Yemen’s Sharia-based legal system.
Nimisha Priya's Execution Postponed
The decision to defer Priya’s execution follows a lack of agreement between her family and Mahdi’s kin on a blood money settlement, estimated at $40,000-$50,000. In Yemen, Sharia law allows victims’ families to pardon offenders in exchange for financial compensation. The victim’s family’s stance remains pivotal, as their acceptance of diya could commute Priya’s sentence.
Hope for Nimisha Priya
The Indian Embassy in Sana’a, alongside the Ministry of External Affairs, is actively supporting the mediation process, coordinating with Yemeni authorities to extend the negotiation window. The “Save Nimisha Priya” action committee, backed by crowdfunding efforts in Kerala, is mobilizing funds to meet the blood money demand. Priya’s family in Palakkad remains hopeful, expressing gratitude for the global support and the tireless work of religious leaders advocating for clemency.
