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34-year-old Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, is facing execution in Yemen on July 16. Arrested in 2017 for the murder of her Yemeni partner, Nimisha claims she was a victim of abuse and never intended to kill. Her lawyers say it was a tragic accident during an attempt to escape. But Yemen's courts sentenced her to death by execution, and the clock is ticking. Now, there's one way out: 'Blood Money', a provision under Sharia law where the victim's family can forgive the accused in exchange for compensation. Nimisha's family is ready to pay, but negotiations are nearly impossible in a war-torn country under Houthi control. With politicians stepping in, a Supreme Court hearing on July 14, and public support growing, can India pull off a diplomatic miracle?#savenimishapriya #keralanurse #indiayemen #bloodmoney #executioncountdown #indianabroad #diplomacymatters #supremecourtindia #nimishapriyacase #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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‘Sensitive matter, offering all assistance': MEA on Nimisha Priya's death sentence in Yemen
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Deccan Herald
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