Kerala CM Seeks PM Modi’s Intervention To Save Nimisha Priya From Execution In Yemen

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges PM Modi to intervene in Nimisha Priya’s case as execution nears. Supreme Court hears plea; AGI confirms talks with Yemen are underway to delay her hanging

Kerala CM Urges PM Modi To Intervene In Nimisha Priya's Yemen Execution Case

Source : PTI

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that his government stands firmly with those working to exonerate Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya who faces a death sentence in Yemen.

"Wrote to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji urging urgent intervention to secure the release of Nimisha Priya, who remains imprisoned in Yemen. The Govt of Kerala stands firmly with all those working towards her exoneration and safe return, " the CM posted on X.

In his letter on Sunday the CM pleaded with the Central government to intervene in the case and save the life of Nimisha Priya. "Kindly find enclosed my letter dated March 24, 2025, to the Union Minister for External Affairs. It is learnt from the Media that the execution of Smt. Nimisha Priya Tomy Thomas has been fixed for July 16, 2025. Considering the fact that this is a case deserving sympathy, I appeal to the Hon'ble Prime Minister to take up the matter and intervene with the authorities concerned to save the life of Nimisha Priya", the letter said.

This comes amid reports that the 37-year-old Indian nurse from Kerala is scheduled to be executed on July 16. The trial court in Yemen convicted her of killing a Yemeni national, a decision that the country's Supreme Judicial Council upheld in November 2023.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Monday heard a plea seeking directions to the Indian government to intervene and save Nimisha Priya. The counsel for Priya informed the Court that the only remaining option to save her is through a blood money settlement, provided the family of the deceased is willing to accept it. The Attorney General of India (AGI) stated that the Indian government is making every possible effort to help Priya. He further informed the Court that talks are ongoing with Yemeni authorities, including the public prosecutor handling Priya's case, to secure a suspension of the execution order until negotiations can be pursued.

However, the AGI also admitted that the Indian government's ability to intervene is limited, describing it as "a very complex issue."

During the hearing, Justice Sandeep Mehta expressed deep concern and remarked that it would be very unfortunate if Priya were to lose her life. After hearing submissions from both Priya's counsel and the AGI, the Supreme Court scheduled the matter for further hearing on Friday, July 18.