Nimisha Priya case: Oommen meets Kanthapuram, express hope collective efforts would help
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Speaking to the media after the meeting, Oommen said Kanthapuram had made notable intervention by reaching out to a spiritual leader in Yemen who could even make connections to persons associated with the judiciary. "Kanthapuram responded immediately when I approached him for help in Nimisha Priya's case. I felt it was my responsibility to personally thank him for the morale and humane stand that he took," Oommen said.
He added that Kanthapuram would be able to coordinate the joint efforts for the release of Nimisha by involving both central and state govts and others.
Oommen said matters related to the case were better not discussed in public as it would lead to communication gaps and misunderstandings. "It is better to work towards the single-point agenda of securing Nimisha's release in a silent matter," he added.
Those behind the efforts are moving ahead in a positive manner, are approaching the matter constructively and further discussions are planned, he said. "Initiatives are under way on multiple fronts and I urge everyone not to create misunderstandings," he added.
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