Nimisha Priya (b. January 1, 1989, Palakkad, Kerala) is an Indian nurse currently on death row in Yemen’s central prison in Sana’a. Convicted of murdering her business partner in 2017, her execution has been scheduled for July 16, 2025—though last-minute diplomatic intervention may still save her life.
👩⚕️ From Kerala to Yemen
Born to daily-wage laborers in Kollengode, Nimisha pursued nursing with help from her local church. In 2008, she moved to Yemen, working at a government hospital in Sana’a. profileage.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8freepressjournal.in+8
She later tried to open a clinic with her husband, Tomy Thomas. Due to Yemeni business rules, they partnered with a local named Talal Abdo Mahdi in early 2015. telanganatoday.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8biographyexpress.com+8
💔 Breakdown & Tragic Encounter
Over time, Nimisha claims Mahdi began abusing her, controlling her passport and finances. In July 2017, while seeking her documents, she sedated him—leading to his death from overdose. He was reportedly dismembered and disposed in a tank. timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15indianexpress.com+15
⚖️ Legal Journey & Death Sentence
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Arrested in August 2017 near Saudi Arabia after a brief escape attempt en.wikipedia.org+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1
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Convicted in 2018 and sentenced to death; acquitted their appeal, and the death sentence confirmed in 2020
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Execution order reportedly issued by Yemeni authorities, latest date set as July 16, 2025 newindianexpress.com+7indianexpress.com+7timesofindia.indiatimes.com+7
🌐 Diplomatic Diplomacy & "Blood Money"
India’s MEA, activists, and a “Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council” have engaged in clemency talks, raising humanitarian concerns. “Blood money” offers have been proposed, but acceptance by the victim’s family is uncertain. marathi.indiatimes.com+15onmanorama.com+15ndtv.com+15
Iran has offered to mediate, as legal appeals are exhausted and the execution date nears.
💬 What This Represents
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Overseas worker vulnerability: Kenyan nurses highlight migrant rights issues.
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Diplomatic complexity: Between Indian law, Yemeni jurisdiction, and international pressure.
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Human rights spotlight: Amnesty voices and kin urge reprieve. indianexpress.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1
✅ Image Credits
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File photo of Nimisha Priya (Editorial use)
🙏 Thank You + Reflective Quote
Thank you for engaging with Nimisha’s story—a powerful testament to the grit and vulnerability of migrant workers.
“Justice should open doors, not close lives—let compassion guide our response.”
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