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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Nimisha Priya case: Social media fundraising claims fake, says government
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday trashed as "fake" claims being made on social media seeking 'monetary contributions' into a government-designated bank account, in the case related to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in X handle of the ministry's fact-check team — MEA FactCheck — also posted a screenshot of a post made by an X user in which such claims have been post by the user, dated August 19, also carries a poster with the slogan 'Save Nimisha Priya' and some 'bank transaction' details. "We have seen claims being made on social media seeking monetary contributions into a GoI-designated bank account in the Nimisha Priya case. This is a fake claim," the MEA FactCheck said on August 1 that it continues to render all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya. The MEA said it is also in touch with some friendly governments as part of efforts to reach a solution in the nurse, who hails from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 38-year-old Indian national's execution was scheduled for July 16, but it was postponed following the intervention of Indian is currently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis.- EndsTune InMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- News18
MEA Fact-Checks Social Media Claims Seeking Donations For Nimisha Priya, Calls Them Fake
Last Updated: The MEA's official fact-check handle on X, MEA FactCheck, shared a screenshot of a post by X user Dr KA Paul, who called for donations to 'Save Nimisha' News18 The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday dismissed as 'fake" social media claims asking people to donate money to a government-designated bank account in connection with the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. The MEA's official fact-check handle on X, MEA FactCheck, shared a screenshot of a post by X user Dr KA Paul, who called for donations to 'Save Nimisha." The post, dated August 19, included a poster with the slogan Save Nimisha Priya and displayed what appeared to be bank transaction details. Dr KA Paul, an evangelist and founder of the Global Peace Initiative, claimed in the post: 'Donate directly to Save Nimisha to the Government of India account designate . We need 8.3 crore rupees." Responding to this, MEA FactCheck posted, 'We have seen claims being made on social media seeking monetary contributions into a GoI designated bank account in the Nimisha Priya case. This is a fake claim." The ministry made it clear that no such official fundraising effort has been initiated by the Government of India. Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old nurse from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, was convicted of murdering a Yemeni citizen, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in July 2017. She was sentenced to death in 2020 and her final appeal was rejected in 2023. Her execution was originally scheduled for July 16, 2024, but it was postponed following intervention by Indian authorities. She remains imprisoned in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, which is currently under the control of Houthi rebels. On August 1, the MEA stated that India continues to extend all possible help in Priya's case. It also confirmed that discussions are ongoing with friendly governments to find a 'mutually agreeable solution." On July 17, India said it was in touch with Yemeni authorities and was working through diplomatic channels to secure relief in the matter. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
MEA debunks fake social media claims of govt bank account for funds in Nimisha Priya case
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday trashed as "fake" claims being made on social media seeking 'monetary contributions' into a government-designated bank account, in the case related to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. The X handle of the ministry's fact-check team -- MEA FactCheck -- also posted a screenshot of a post made by an X user in which such claims have been made. The post by the user, dated August 19, also carries a poster with a slogan 'Save Nimisha Priya' and some 'bank transaction' details. "We have seen claims being made on social media seeking monetary contributions into a GoI designated bank account in the Nimisha Priya case. This is a fake claim," the MEA FactCheck posted. India said on August 1 that it continues to render all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya. The MEA said it is also in touch with some friendly governments as part of efforts to solve the case. The nurse, hailing from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 2017. The 38-year-old Indian national's execution was scheduled for July 16, but it was postponed following the intervention of Indian officials. She is currently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Nimisha Priya case: Social media claims on monetary contributions being sought fake, says MEA
Synopsis The Ministry of External Affairs has refuted social media claims soliciting monetary contributions for Nimisha Priya's case, labeling them as fake. MEA FactCheck highlighted a specific post with incorrect bank details. India continues to provide assistance and engage with friendly governments to find a resolution for the nurse, who is on death row in Yemen for a 2017 murder. ANI MEA dismisses social media claims asking for donations in Nimisha Priya case The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday trashed as "fake" claims being made on social media seeking 'monetary contributions' into a government-designated bank account, in the case related to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. The X handle of the ministry's fact-check team - MEA FactCheck - also posted a screenshot of a post made by an X user in which such claims have been made. The post by the user, dated August 19, also carries a poster with a slogan 'Save Nimisha Priya' and some 'bank transaction' details. "We have seen claims being made on social media seeking monetary contributions into a GoI designated bank account in the Nimisha Priya case. This is a fake claim," the MEA FactCheck posted. India said on August 1 that it continues to render all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha Priya. The MEA said it is also in touch with some friendly governments as part of efforts to reach a solution in the nurse, hailing from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 38-year-old Indian national's execution was scheduled for July 16, but it was postponed following the intervention of Indian is currently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Nimisha Priya case: Social media claims on monetary contributions being sought fake, says MEA
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday trashed as "fake" claims being made on social media seeking ' monetary contributions ' into a government-designated bank account, in the case related to Nimisha Priya , an Indian nurse on death row in X handle of the ministry's fact-check team - MEA FactCheck - also posted a screenshot of a post made by an X user in which such claims have been post by the user, dated August 19, also carries a poster with a slogan 'Save Nimisha Priya' and some 'bank transaction' details."We have seen claims being made on social media seeking monetary contributions into a GoI designated bank account in the Nimisha Priya case . This is a fake claim," the MEA FactCheck said on August 1 that it continues to render all possible assistance in the case of Nimisha MEA said it is also in touch with some friendly governments as part of efforts to reach a solution in the nurse, hailing from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 38-year-old Indian national's execution was scheduled for July 16, but it was postponed following the intervention of Indian is currently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis
