Nimisha Priya’s execution postponed; Victim’s family yet to accept pardon or blood money: Reports
Sana'a: The execution of Nimisha Priya, a Kerala-born nurse sentenced to death in Yemen, has been temporarily postponed, according to sources on Tuesday. However, the family of the deceased Yemeni businessman has not yet agreed to grant her a pardon or accept blood money, a form of financial compensation under Islamic law.
Samuel Jerome Baskaran, a long-time resident of Yemen and a member of the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, confirmed that while last-minute negotiations are ongoing, there is still no breakthrough with the victim’s family.
Nimisha was convicted in 2017 for the murder of her Yemeni business partner. Her execution was initially scheduled for July 16, prompting a flurry of diplomatic and humanitarian efforts in recent days.
Due to the lack of Indian diplomatic presence in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, and India’s non-recognition of the de facto authorities there, New Delhi’s formal interventions have been limited. Nonetheless, the Indian government has made an official request for a stay on the execution and is leveraging unofficial channels, including prominent religious leaders, to mediate the case.
A key figure in this intervention is Grand Mufti of India Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, whose representatives have reportedly made direct contact with Talal Abdo Mahdi’s family—marking the first time a close relative has participated in the talks.
These negotiations are being conducted under Sharia law, which allows the victim’s family to forgive the convict either unconditionally or in return for diya (blood money). According to earlier reports, Rahim’s Trust has offered ₹11 crore as compensation if the family agrees.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
