Hope rises in saving Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya facing execution in Yemen as talks progress
Discussions are currently under way to save Nimisha Priya from death. A meeting with the family of the deceased Yemeni national is scheduled on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) at 10 a.m. local time in Yemen.
Mr. Musliar intervened in the case through his friend and renowned Yemeni scholar Sheikh Habib Umar. As per Mr. Umar's request, a close relative of the deceased and the Chief Justice of Hudaydah State Court have reportedly arrived at Damar, Yemen, to take part in the discussions, said sources close to Mr. Musliar.
Mr. Umar is a member of the Yemen Shura Council and a follower of the Sufi order.
The victim's family has agreed to reconsider their stance following the intervention of Mr. Umar. The discussions are aimed at reaching a final decision on accepting the blood money and finding a reprieve for Nimisha.
Musliar's request to Yemeni govt
Meanwhile, Mr. Musliar requested the Yemeni government to stay the execution. The Yemeni government, according to sources, is likely to consider this request.
The case has been emotionally charged given the tribal and local significance of the incident in Yemen.
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