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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Nimisha Priya case: No pardon, no blood money, says Yemeni murder victim's brother after Kerala nurse's execution postponed
After the Yemeni government postponed Indian nurse Nimisha Priya's execution on charges of murder, her fate rests with the family of the victim, Talal Abdo Mahdi. However, the Mahdi family has said that 'justice will prevail even if it is delayed'. Priya's execution had been scheduled for July 16, but was postponed by the government in Yemen amid intensified efforts from back home to save her. After the postponement, Talal's brother Abdul Fatah Mehdi told BBC Arabic that the family demands Qisas — an Islamic legal term that refers to the principle of retaliation in kind or retributive justice — and that Priya should be executed. He said the family would neither forgive nor accept 'blood money' in exchange for sparing Priya's life. A functionary of the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council said, 'Now, the matter is before the family of the victim. It is a big task to make them forgive the heinous crime. We have to respect the Talal family and understand their sentiments. People should desist from going to the media with unnecessary comments to usurp credit for the postponement of execution, upsetting the entire negotiation process.' Social worker Samuel Jerome Baskaran, who has been part of the negotiations for the last five years, said the postponement of the execution was a big favour for India from the government in Yemen. 'They (the Yemen government) have been absolutely compassionate. Media reports in Kerala will not save Priya. We have to understand the agony of the family of Talal. Negotiations involving the Indian and Yemeni governments have to be continued to win their confidence and make them forgive the crime. It is a delicate exercise, more so considering the nature of the murder committed by Priya,' he said. Meanwhile, in Kerala, RJD national council member Saleem Madavoor on Thursday complained to the state police chief, saying some people were making hate comments on the Facebook page of the victim's brother and that this would have an adverse affect on the efforts to release Priya.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nimisha Priya execution: Won't grant pardon, says family of Yemeni victim
The family of Talal Abdo Mahdi, the deceased Yemeni national, remains firm in their demand for retribution even as last-minute attempts to convince them to pardon Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya were under way. An intervention by All India Jamiyyathul Ulama general secretary and Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar through his close friend and respected Yemeni Sufi scholar Sheikh Habib Omar bin Hafiz has had positive results, with the Yemeni authorities postponing the July 16 execution of Nimisha Priya. Mr. Musliar said talks had been under way with Talal's family to persuade them to pardon Nimisha Priya, despite their strong desire for retribution. However, social media posts purportedly by Talal's brother Abdul Fatah Mahdi indicated the family's resolute stance on retribution as per the Islamic law rather than refusing to accept the blood money and pardon Nimisha Priya. Mr. Fatah Mahdi said 'justice would prevail' and affirmed that 'retribution would come regardless of any delays in the execution.' In a separate post, he said the family would not grant pardon to Nimisha Priya 'in spite of interventions by anybody.' Mr. Fatah Mahdi ended his post saying 'the pens have been lifted, and the papers have been dried', an Arabic idiom meaning the matter has been settled forever. This phrase is interpreted as the family's resolution to ensure retribution. According to sources in Yemen, the family insists on 'implementing God's law in Quisas,' which means retribution in kind as per the Islamic law, instead of pardoning and accepting the blood money called 'diya'. Meanwhile, certain people opposing Mr. Musliar on ideological, organisational and political grounds have further complicated the situation. They have been fuelling the controversy by posting negative comments on social media, specifically targeting Talal's family members. These online comments have likely exacerbated tensions, contributing to the complexity of the issue. They launched personal attacks on Mr. Musliar while persuading Talal's family to reject Nimisha Priya's pardon. In their comments, they argued that accepting blood money would 'tarnish the family's reputation and dishonour Talal's memory.'
India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Will Nimisha Priya Be Forgiven? Brother Of The Yemeni Man She Was Accused Of Killing Speaks Out
Sanaa/New Delhi: In the capital of Yemen, a woman waits in a prison cell. Her name is Nimisha Priya. She is a nurse from Kerala in India. For years now, she has carried the weight of a death sentence. But on Monday, a flicker of hope arrived. Her execution, originally scheduled for June 16, has been halted, at least for now. She remains behind bars in Sanaa, a city under the control of the Houthi administration. She has been convicted for allegedly murdering her business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi. The victim's family has broken silence. His brother, Abdel Fateh Mahdi, is speaking publicly for the first time in details about what they believe truly happened between Nimisha and Talal. In an interview with BBC Arabic, he denied every accusation made against his late brother. No abuse. No passport confiscation. No torture. He says these stories are 'false'. Stories that, he believes, were crafted to portray Nimisha as a victim. During a hearing in the Supreme Court of India, Nimisha's legal team painted a different picture. They claimed she had been exploited. They said Talal took all her money. That he beat her. That he held her passport so she could not leave. That he stripped her of dignity and control. But Abdel dismissed it all as 'fabrication'. 'They knew each other. They were business partners. They started a clinic together. Later, they got married. They lived like any other couple for three or four years,' Abdel said. He did not deny that a tragedy occurred. But he rejected the idea that the person convicted for it should be seen as anything but responsible. 'The truth is being twisted. The one who committed the act is being portrayed as the one who suffered,' he said. As for forgiveness? Abdel had no hesitation. He asked for divine justice. 'God's law (blood for blood) must be upheld. Nothing less, nothing more,' he said. Back in India, there is movement behind the scenes. Nimisha's case has drawn attention from powerful figures. According to Indian officials, diplomatic lines have stayed open. There have been repeated talks with Yemen's prosecutors and prison authorities. The execution is on hold, but the sword still hangs. In Kerala, a respected Islamic scholar has stepped in. Grand Mufti A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar is trying to help. He reached out to elders in Yemen. He contacted tribal leaders and clerics. A series of meetings is being held. Members of Talal's family are attending. So are influential people from the community. The goal is to reach an understanding. Maybe, even reconciliation. But the path ahead is uncertain. Nimisha remains in prison. Talal is gone. Two families. Two countries. Two truths. And between them, the long shadow of justice.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Who is Nimisha Priya? Kerala nurse faces death in Yemen as victim's family refuses pardon under islamic law Qisas
Abdelfattah Mehdi, brother of the deceased Talal Abdo Mehdi, has declared that the family will not accept any form of compensation or pardon for Nimisha Priya, the 36-year-old Kerala-born nurse convicted of Talal's murder in 2017. Speaking to BBC Arabic on July 14, Abdelfattah reiterated that only Qisas, or retributive justice under Islamic law, would be acceptable to the family. Rejecting Indian media reports that suggested Talal had abused Priya or withheld her passport, Abdelfattah accused outlets of 'portraying a convicted murderer as a victim.' He said, 'We suffered not only due to the brutal crime but also from the prolonged and painful litigation process.' He confirmed that Talal's relationship with Nimisha began professionally, turned into a business partnership, and eventually led to a short-lived marriage that lasted four years. Despite all these, he maintained, 'No dispute can justify the killing, mutilation, and concealment of the body.' The execution of Nimisha Priya, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow (16/07/25), has been postponed to another is the verdict given by the Public Prosecution of Specialized Criminal Court, Republic of Yemen, today. Who is Nimisha Priya and why is there delay in execution? Nimisha Priya moved to Yemen in 2008 seeking better job prospects. Over the years, her professional relationship with local businessman Talal Abdo Mehdi soured. In 2017, according to Yemeni authorities, she tried to recover her passport by sedating Talal, resulting in a fatal overdose. She, along with another nurse, allegedly dismembered his body and disposed of it in a water tank. She was sentenced to death in 2020. Her appeals in Yemeni courts were rejected. Although her execution was initially set for July 16, it has been postponed. Sources suggest that this delay follows diplomatic and humanitarian interventions by Indian authorities to secure more time for negotiations. Talks between Nimisha's family, Indian religious leaders, and Yemeni clerics are ongoing. The Grand Mufti of India, AP Abubakar Musliyar, is reportedly involved in outreach efforts aimed at reconciliation. Meetings involving tribal elders, religious figures, and the victim's family are continuing, but no breakthrough has been reached. What is Qisas and why it matters in this case Qisas, rooted in Islamic Sharia law, allows a murder victim's family to demand retributive justice, typically capital punishment. It follows the 'eye for an eye' principle and is legally recognised in countries like Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and others with Sharia-based criminal systems. In these jurisdictions, the victim's family may also opt for clemency by accepting diyah, or blood money, which can lead to a pardon. However, in this case, Talal's family has publicly refused all compensation offers. Abdelfattah Mehdi made the family's position clear in a Facebook post: 'Our demand is clear: Qisas, and nothing else, no matter what.' Following the postponement of the execution, he wrote, 'Unfortunately, we did not expect this... No postponement will stop us. No pressure will shake us. Blood cannot be bought. Justice cannot be forgotten. Qisas will be done, no matter how long it takes. With God's help.' As things stand, Nimisha Priya's fate rests entirely in the hands of Talal's family, who continue to reject reconciliation or blood money. While diplomatic efforts are underway, the legal framework of Qisas limits options. Her case remains one of the most high-profile examples of how Islamic criminal justice intersects with international diplomacy and humanitarian intervention.
Ammon
7 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Several structures in governorates designated as heritage buildings
Ammon News - In heritage preservation, the Cabinet in its session held Wednesday, headed by Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan, designated several structures in the Capital, Balqa, and Madaba governorates as heritage buildings, adding them to the Architectural and Urban Heritage Register. These include, in Amman, the House of the late King Talal, the Jordanian Art House, the Jordanian Poetry House, the Ibrahim Hashem House, the Zahid Adlbi House, the Field Marshal Habis Al-Majali House, the Mohammed Al Dabbati House, and the Salmkri Al Khas Hatogh Building. In Balqa, the listed sites include the Salt Historical Museum (Abu Jaber House) and the Aziz Jasser House. In Madaba they include the Saraya Building, the Beiruti Building, and the Omar Shabib Al Sawalha House.
