Yemeni authorities have postponed the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, bringing much relief to her family and others who now hope that the united efforts can avert her execution altogether.
As reported by PTI, The execution, originally scheduled for July 16, has been postponed, sources in New Delhi said recently . Priya, who hails from Kollengode in Kerala’s Palakkad district, was found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 2017.
The sources added that the government of India has made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for Priya’s family to reach a “mutually agreeable” solution with the other party.
Despite the sensitivities involved, Indian officials have been in regular touch with the local jail authorities and the prosecutor’s office, leading to securing the postponement, the sources said.
Nimisha Priya’s husband expressed relief and satisfaction over the postponement of her execution and hoped that the united efforts will continue to avert her execution altogether.
Besides her family, the political and religious leadership of Kerala also expressed satisfaction over the development.
